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Gilberts, Illinois
Gilberts is a village of 8,606 people in Kane County, Illinois, founded in 1890.
Why visit Gilberts
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 20 parks and trails, 27 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Randall Oaks Barnyard Zoo, Teeple Barn, Camp Tomo-Chi-Chi Knolls Forest Preserve and Salamander Springs.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 14°F, and about 32 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Gilberts
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Gilberts
Gilberts is a village in Kane County, Illinois, United States. The population was 8,366 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Gilberts, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks2
Teeple Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic structure in the USA
Parks, trails and playgrounds20
Camp Tomo-Chi-Chi Knolls Forest Preserve
Hiking and trails · 1.4 mi
40W095 Freeman Road, Gilberts
sunrise-sunset
8 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes27
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 2.0 mi
2270 Randall Road, Carpentersville
Mo-Th 00:00-24:00; Fr 00:00-22:00; Sa 00:00-24:00; Su 00:00-21:30
Cruisin' 72
Diner · American · 0.4 mi
11 Galligan Rd, Gilberts
Mo 11:00-24:00; Tu-Fr 00:00-01:00,11:00-24:00; Sa...
Tatsu Ramen House
Restaurant · Ramen · 2.1 mi
2490 Bushwood Drive, Elgin
Mo-Fr 11:00-14:00, 16:00-21:00; Sa 15:00-21:00
Meat & Potato Eatery
Restaurant · 2.0 mi
2258 Randall Road, Carpentersville
Mo-Th 10:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00
15 more on the map.
History
The beginnings of recorded human settlement in the area of Gilberts was recorded in the War of 1812, when General Scott began waging war against the native American tribes that inhabited the area, including the Blackhawks, Algonquin, and Potawatomi. Beginning in the 1820s, European settlement in the region began. In 1840, the Potawatomi sold their land and moved westwards, making the entire area now inhabited by European settlers. In 1852, Gilberts Station opened on the Galena & Chicago Union line to Freeport, named after the Gilberts, the largest landowners in the area. Specifically, Albro Gilbert, a pioneer who was a part of the Gilberts family. In 1855, the Gilberts sold their land to Elijah Wilcox.
Opening in 1907, the Elgin and Belvidere Electric Company opened the "Elgin and Belvidere Electric Railway", connecting Elgin, Illinois to Belvidere, Illinois, with a stop at Gilberts. During the Great Depression, many businesses in the area went bankrupt, including the Elgin and Belvidere Electric Company in 1930. In 1930, Route 72 also opened up, connecting Gilberts to the outside world.
In 1988, George Bush visited the town during his election campaign.
From the History section of Gilberts, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship7
Memorial Washington Reformed Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
St. Mary's Church of Gilberts
Church · National Register of Historic Places
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries42
Healthcare1
Map of Gilberts
110 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 14°F | 2.0 in | 9.5 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 17°F | 1.9 in | 8.0 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 26°F | 2.4 in | 3.7 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 37°F | 4.0 in | 0.8 in |
| May | 70°F | 48°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 58°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 63°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 61°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 53°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 41°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 30°F | 2.7 in | 1.4 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 20°F | 2.2 in | 8.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Elgin (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
Kane 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)
- 2008-10-03: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2007-09-25: 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, 16 miles away.
- West Dundee 2 mi east, about 3 min by car
- Pingree Grove 3 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Sleepy Hollow 3 mi southeast, about 5 min by car
- Carpentersville 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- Algonquin 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Huntley 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Elgin 5 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Lake in the Hills 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- East Dundee 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Hampshire 7 mi west, about 11 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
- St. Marys Church of Gilberts (7894169366), Teemu008 from Palatine, Illinois, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Teeple Barn, Sue P, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Memorial Washington Reformed Presbyterian Church, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St Marys Gilbert Ill, Smallbones, Public domain
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