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Will County is a county in the northeastern part of the state of Illinois. According to the 2020 census , it had a population of 696,355, an increase of 2.8% from 677,560 in 2010, making it Illinois's fourth-most populous county. [ 1 ]
The Illinois Central Railroad opened in 1856 with a station in eastern Will County. The surrounding area became known as Peotone and featured a lively commercial district along the tracks. This district later expanded in response to growing use of automobiles. 9: Downtown Plainfield Historic District
The Will County Historical Society Headquarters is a historic building in Lockport, Illinois, United States, originally known as the Illinois and Michigan Canal Office Building. It served as the headquarters of the Canal Commission of the Illinois and Michigan Canal from 1836 until 1871, when control of the canal was transferred to the state.
Will Township is located in Will County, Illinois.As of the 2020 census, the population of Will Township was 1794. [2] Will Township was formed from the former township of Carey, which included modern day Monee Township and Will Township, in January 1859.
The Joliet East Side Historic District is a set of 290 buildings in Joliet, Illinois.Of these 290 buildings, 281 contribute to the historical integrity of the area. Joliet was founded in 1831, deemed an ideal place for a settlement to reap the local natural resources.
Wilmington is a city in Will County, Illinois, United States. Located on Illinois Route 53 and Historic U.S. Route 66 along the east bank of the Kankakee River, it is approximately 60 miles (97 km) south-west from downtown Chicago. The population was 5,664 at the 2020 census.
Pages in category "National Register of Historic Places in Will County, Illinois" The following 38 pages are in this category, out of 38 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Wheatland Township is located in Will County, Illinois.As of the 2010 census, its population was 81,472 and it contained 25,075 housing units. [2]As of 2008, Wheatland Township had over 27,000 parcels located within its boundaries.