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Naperville, Illinois

Located in DuPage County, Illinois, Naperville was established in 1831. Naperville consistently ranks among safest and best-educated U.S. cities. The Riverwalk covers 1.75 miles with covered bridges and fountains.
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Founded 1831 | Population 154,969 | Peak 154,969 (2024) | County DuPage County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Naperville, Illinois

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1831 Joseph Naper Founds Settlement: Captain Naper homesteads along DuPage River.
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1961 National Labs Nearby: Argonne and Fermilab drive science community.
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1990 Tech Corridor Develops: I-88 corridor brings corporate campuses and rapid growth.
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2006 Top Livability Rankings: Consistently ranks among best places to live in national surveys.
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2016 Riverwalk Expansion: 1.75-mile path along DuPage River with bridges and fountains.
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Latest News in Naperville

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Complete Historical Timeline

1831 Culture
Joseph Naper Founds Settlement
1961 Science
National Labs Nearby
1990 Business
Tech Corridor Develops
2006 Culture
Top Livability Rankings
2016 Culture
Riverwalk Expansion

Did You Know?

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Naperville consistently ranks among safest and best-educated U.S. cities.
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The Riverwalk covers 1.75 miles with covered bridges and fountains.
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Fermilab particle physics research center is just north of Naperville.
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Naperville is located in DuPage County, Illinois.
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Naperville was founded in 1831.

Famous People from Naperville, Illinois

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