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Lindenhurst, Illinois
Lindenhurst is a village of 14,417 people in Lake County, Illinois, founded in 1953.
Why visit Lindenhurst
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 30 parks and trails, 12 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Millburn, Serpent Safari and Lake Miltmore Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 15°F, and about 43 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Lindenhurst
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lindenhurst
Lindenhurst is a village in Lake County, Illinois, United States. Per the 2020 census, the population was 14,406. Lindenhurst lies within Lake Villa Township.
From the Wikipedia article Lindenhurst, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Millburn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Unincorporated community in Newport Township, Lake County, Illinois
Parks, trails and playgrounds30
18 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes12
Grande Jake's Authentic Mexican Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.6 mi
2122 East Grand Avenue, Lindenhurst
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 0.7 mi
2250 East Grand, Lindenhurst
Mo-Th 05:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-24:00; Su 05:00-23:00
Taco Bell
Fast food · Tex-Mex · 0.7 mi
2081 East Grand Avenue, Lindenhurst
Mo-Th 07:00-01:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-02:00; Su 07:00-01:00
Where to stay2
History
The Village of Lindenhurst lies within the Valparaiso moraine from the most recent Ice Age. The area is rich in lakes and swamp land; it was inhabited by the Potawatomi Indian tribe, who mixed agriculture with hunting and fishing. The rich soil ultimately attracted European farmers. An expedition led by Colbee Benton in the 1830s was followed by treaties by which the Potawatomi, the Sauk and the Blackhawk Tribes agreed to leave the area. Most Euro-American settlers came from the east coast, the first recorded being the Pennsylvanian Noer Potter. There were also a number of early Scottish, German and English arrivals.
Incorporation papers for Lindenhurst were filed in November 1956 with Lake County Judge Minard Hulse. The first village officials were elected in a December 1956 election, with 90% voter turnout. The village was incorporated on January 16, 1957.
From the History section of Lindenhurst, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship7
St. Raphael the Archangel Roman Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.9 mi
40000 North U.S. Highway 45, Old Mill Creek
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries44
Healthcare1
Map of Lindenhurst
101 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°F | 15°F | 2.1 in | 15.7 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 18°F | 1.9 in | 8.0 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 27°F | 2.6 in | 5.8 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 37°F | 4.1 in | 1.5 in |
| May | 69°F | 48°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 58°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 63°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 62°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 54°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 43°F | 3.0 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 31°F | 2.5 in | 3.1 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 21°F | 2.3 in | 9.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lake Villa 2Ne (2 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
Lake County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for snowstorms.
- 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)
- 2008-06-24: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2008-03-13: Record Snow And Near Record Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Waukegan National Airport (UGN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Antioch 5 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Gages Lake 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Grayslake 5 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Gurnee 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Beach Park 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Fox Lake 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Libertyville 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Lake Forest 15 mi southeast, about 25 min by car
- Lake Zurich 16 mi south, about 25 min by car
- Buffalo Grove 18 mi south, about 28 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): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Mordellistena limbalis imported from iNaturalist photo 91673453 on 27 February 2022, (c) psweet, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), CC BY-SA 4.0
- James Jamieson House (8599550661), Teemu008 from Palatine, Illinois, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Millburn Congregational Church (8598060951), Teemu008 from Palatine, Illinois, CC BY-SA 2.0
- John M. Strang Residence (8601002203), Teemu008 from Palatine, Illinois, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Robert Strang Store (8602100834), Teemu008 from Palatine, Illinois, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Doctors House (8598061773), Teemu008 from Palatine, Illinois, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Samuel Smith House (8599551611), Teemu008 from Palatine, Illinois, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Arthur Johanneson Filling Station (8598060563), Teemu008 from Palatine, Illinois, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 18980 Millburn Road (8599550957), Teemu008 from Palatine, Illinois, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Pantall-Martin Store (8601001581), Teemu008 from Palatine, Illinois, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Richard Pantall House (8598083655), Teemu008 from Palatine, Illinois, CC BY-SA 2.0
- George Jamieson House (8598061185), Teemu008 from Palatine, Illinois, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Edward Martin House (8599184280), Teemu008 from Palatine, Illinois, CC BY-SA 2.0
- ISS055-E-80117 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS055-E-80116 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-411363 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS016-E-8999 - View of Wisconsin, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-428882 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS036-E-9620 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS023-E-9160 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Lake Villa, IL, USA - panoramio, bogdanstepniak, CC BY 3.0
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