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Round Lake, Illinois

Round Lake is a northern suburb in Lake County, Illinois, United States.
Population 18,721

Top Events in Round Lake History

1
1901Economy
White's promise came true in 1901 when the Armour Company decided to harvest ice from Round Lake for their refrigerator car operations.
2
1908Government
In 1908 White and his partners acted to incorporate the station area.
3
1909Government
On January 7, 1909, Round Lake incorporated with White as village president.
4
1917Disaster
A fire in 1917 destroyed the Armour operation in the village, although a dormitory housing winter ice cutters survived.
5
1981Economy
== Notable people == Clay Guida (1981― ), UFC fighter; born in Round Lake == References == == External links == Village of Round Lake Round Lake Chamber of Commerce & In...
6
2000History
Between 2000 and 2010, the village grew by 213.1%, from 5,842 to 18,289.
7
2020History
The population growth stalled heavily in the 2010s, and Round Lake's population in 2020 was 18,721.

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Historical Timeline

1901Economy
White's promise came true in 1901 when the Armour Company decided to harvest ice from Round Lake for their refrigerator car operations.
1908Government
In 1908 White and his partners acted to incorporate the station area.
1909Government
On January 7, 1909, Round Lake incorporated with White as village president.
1917Disaster
A fire in 1917 destroyed the Armour operation in the village, although a dormitory housing winter ice cutters survived.
1981Economy
== Notable people == Clay Guida (1981― ), UFC fighter; born in Round Lake == References == == External links == Village of Round Lake Round Lake Chamber of Commerce & In...
2000History
Between 2000 and 2010, the village grew by 213.1%, from 5,842 to 18,289.
2020History
The population growth stalled heavily in the 2010s, and Round Lake's population in 2020 was 18,721.

Did You Know?

1
Round Lake is located in the state of Illinois.
2
Round Lake has a population of 18,721 residents.
3
Per the 2020 census, the population was 18,721.

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