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Roselle, Illinois

Roselle is a suburb of Chicago and is a village located in both DuPage County and Cook in Illinois.
Population 22,897

Top Events in Roselle History

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1837Government
In 1837, Deacon Elijah Hough and his wife settled in the Bloomingdale area, with his sons Oramel, Rosell [sic] and daughter Cornelia.
2
1868History
In 1868, at the age of 48, Rosell Hough returned from a career as an alderman and a businessman in Chicago, and saw that the area had become a farming center for corn and flax.
3
1922Government
Roselle was first incorporated in 1922 as a bedroom community, with its train stop attracting residents commuting to Chicago or nearby suburbs for their jobs.
4
1979Government
Roselle is home to Lynfred Winery, established in 1979.
5
1984Education
== Notable people == Mike Catalano, soccer player Mark Gorski, track cyclist and winner of gold medal in 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, attended Lake Park High School.
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2005Architecture
In 2005, a new downtown business development opened along the Soo Line Railroad tracks just north of the town center (Main Street Station).
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2020History
== Demographics == As of the 2020 census there were 22,897 people, 8,519 households, and 6,134 families residing in the village.

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Historical Timeline

1837Government
In 1837, Deacon Elijah Hough and his wife settled in the Bloomingdale area, with his sons Oramel, Rosell [sic] and daughter Cornelia.
1868History
In 1868, at the age of 48, Rosell Hough returned from a career as an alderman and a businessman in Chicago, and saw that the area had become a farming center for corn and flax.
1922Government
Roselle was first incorporated in 1922 as a bedroom community, with its train stop attracting residents commuting to Chicago or nearby suburbs for their jobs.
1979Government
Roselle is home to Lynfred Winery, established in 1979.
1984Education
== Notable people == Mike Catalano, soccer player Mark Gorski, track cyclist and winner of gold medal in 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, attended Lake Park High School.
2005Architecture
In 2005, a new downtown business development opened along the Soo Line Railroad tracks just north of the town center (Main Street Station).
2020History
== Demographics == As of the 2020 census there were 22,897 people, 8,519 households, and 6,134 families residing in the village.

Did You Know?

1
Roselle is located in the state of Illinois.
2
Roselle has a population of 22,897 residents.
3
Roselle was first incorporated in 1922 as a bedroom community, with its train stop attracting residents commuting to Chicago or nearby suburbs for their jobs.

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Famous People from Roselle, Illinois

RD
Ryan Diem
Football Player · Born Jul 1, 1979 · Age 46
DS
Don Sunderlage
Basketball Player · Born Dec 20, 1929 · Died Jul 15, 1961 (age 31)
GR
Gideon Ray
Mixed Martial Arts Fighter · Born May 27, 1973 · Age 52
MG
Mark Gorski
Cyclist · Born Jan 6, 1960 · Age 66
GK
Glenn Kotche
Drummer, Composer
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