Batavia, Illinois
Batavia is a city of 27,151 people in DuPage County, Illinois, founded in 1833.
Why visit Batavia
Townapedia lists 29 museums and landmarks, 71 parks and trails, 125 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 7 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Fabyan Windmill, Arcada Theater, Campana Factory and Andrew Weisel House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 16°F, and about 28 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Batavia
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Batavia
Batavia () is a city mainly in Kane County and partly in DuPage County in the U.S. state of Illinois. Located in the Chicago metropolitan area, it was founded in 1833 and is the oldest city in Kane County. Per the 2020 census, the population was 26,098.
From the Wikipedia article Batavia, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do7
Fabyan Windmill
Scenic view · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Windmill in Geneva Township, Kane County, Illinois
May 15-Oct 15 Sa-Su 13:00-16:00
Arcada Theater
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Theater and movie theater in St. Charles, Illinois, United States
Museums and landmarks29
Campana Factory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Factory in Illinois, United States of America
901 North Batavia Avenue, Batavia
Andrew Weisel House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
House in St. Charles, Illinois
Batavia Depot Museum
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Railway station in Batavia, Illinois, United States
Batavia Institute
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Former hospital in Illinois, United States
Big Woods School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Historic schoolhouse in Aurora, Illinois, United States
Central Geneva Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic district in Illinois, United States
City Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Building in Illinois, United States
Eastside Community Center
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic church in Illinois, United States
Elizabeth Place
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Fabyan Villa
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Hotel Baker
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
St. Charles, Illinois, listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in Kane County
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Hunt House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.7 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
17 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds71
Fabyan Japanese Tea Garden
Park · 1.6 mi
May 01-Oct 15: We,Su 13:00-16:00; Jun 01-Aug 31: Tu 13:00-16:00
59 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes125
Acquaviva Ristorante
Restaurant · Italian
35 North Water Street, Batavia
week 11-52 Mo 04:00-21:00; week 11-52 Tu-Th 11:30-21:00; week...
Briana's Pancake House
Restaurant · Breakfast, Brunch
Pancake house
10 North Island Avenue, Batavia
06:00-15:00
Hot Pan Noodles & Dumplings
Restaurant · Chinese
150 Houston Street, Batavia
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Daddio's Diner
Restaurant
134 West Wilson Street
Mo 06:00-14:00; Tu-Fr 06:00-19:30; Sa 06:30-14:00; Su 07:00-13:00
Eye Candy Bake Shop
Bakery · 2.6 mi
228 South 3rd Street
Su 10:00-13:00; Th 10:00-15:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-17:00
Limestone at the Library
Cafe · Coffee Shop
10 South Batavia Avenue, Batavia
Mo-Th 09:00-17:00, Fr-Sa 09:00-15:00
113 more on the map.
History
Batavia was settled in 1833 by Christopher Payne and his family. Originally called Big Woods for the wild growth throughout the settlement, the town was renamed by local judge and former Congressman Isaac Wilson in 1840 after his former home of Batavia, New York, which was in turn named after the Batavian Republic, a short-lived republic that existed from 1795 to 1806 in the present-day Netherlands. Because Judge Wilson owned the majority of the town, he was given permission to rename it.
Batavia's settlement was delayed one year by the Black Hawk War, in which Abraham Lincoln was a citizen soldier, and Zachary Taylor and Jefferson Davis were Army officers. Although there is no direct evidence that Lincoln, Taylor, or Davis visited the future site of Batavia, there are writings by Lincoln that refer to "Head of the Big Woods", Batavia's original name. The city was incorporated on July 27, 1872.
From the History section of Batavia, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
My Place Hotel-North Aurora, IL
Motel and hotel · 3.0 mi
1000 Kilbery Lane, North Aurora
Churches and places of worship24
First Methodist Church of Batavia
Church · National Register of Historic Places
United Methodist Church of Batavia
Church · National Register of Historic Places
Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva
Place of worship · None · 2.7 mi
102 South 2nd Street, Geneva
North Aurora Seventh-day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 2.7 mi
950 Mooseheart Road, North Aurora
Shopping20
Gas and EV charging14
Schools, colleges and libraries65
Healthcare6
Map of Batavia
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 16°F | 1.9 in | 9.1 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 20°F | 1.8 in | 7.9 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 29°F | 2.4 in | 2.6 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 39°F | 4.0 in | 0.6 in |
| May | 71°F | 50°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 60°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 65°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 63°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 55°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 43°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 32°F | 2.7 in | 1.3 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 22°F | 2.2 in | 6.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Aurora Hcn (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
DuPage County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-05-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-03-17: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2010-08-19: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2008-10-03: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
DuPage County Airport (DPA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Aurora 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Naperville 10 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Elgin 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
- Addison 17 mi east, about 27 min by car
- Algonquin 22 mi north, about 35 min by car
- Barrington 23 mi northeast, about 37 min by car
- Joliet 24 mi south, about 39 min by car
- Arlington Heights 24 mi northeast, about 39 min by car
- Chicago 32 mi east, about 52 min by car
- Alsip 32 mi east, about 52 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy Railroad Depot (Batavia, IL) 04, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fabyan Windmill-13, Jauerback, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Campana Factory (Batavia, IL) 01, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- William Beith House (St. Charles, IL) 01, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Andrew Weisel House (St. Charles, IL) 05, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Louise White School (Batavia, IL) 01, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- North Geneva HD, Smallbones, Public domain
- First Methodist Church of Batavia (Batavia, IL) 02, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The Big Woods School, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 3.0
- United Methodist Church of Batavia (Batavia, IL) 01, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Holy Cross Church (Batavia, IL) 01, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Illinois - Elizabeth Place - 20201024154140, John Wong 20, CC BY-SA 4.0
- IsaacWilsonHouse, Teemu08 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kane County - Riverbank Laboratories - 20201024152334, John Wong 20, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fabyan FLWright 1907, Smallbones, Public domain
- Batavia Institute (Batavia, IL) 01, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Kane Co Courthouse, Smallbones, Public domain
- Mrs. A. W. Gridley House (Batavia, IL) 02, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hubbard House St Charles, Teemu08 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Charles Municipal Building (St. Charles, IL) 02, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy Railroad Depot (Batavia, IL) 01, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Arcada Theater Building (St. Charles, IL) 02, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hotel Baker (St. Charles, IL) 05, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- City Building (St. Charles, IL) 01, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hunt House (St. Charles, IL) 02, G LeTourneau, CC BY-SA 3.0
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