Grayslake and Avon Township - Hardcover

Renehan, Charlotte K

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1531631819 ISBN 13: 9781531631819

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions, 2007

Synopsis

Starting in 1836, permanent settlers came into the area to be known as Avon Township. They found fertile prairie, groves of virgin timber, and pristine lakes, and they broke the soil and tilled the ground to make a subsistance living. The coming of two railroads promoted the growth of villages and made it easy for city people to come and enjoy the recreational activities offered by the lakes. These people soon stayed, and the farmland began disappearing. Today Avon Township is home to several incorporated villages, the Lake County Fair, the
College of Lake County, and the University Center of Lake County.

About this title

About the Author

When the Grayslake Historical Society was founded in 1976, Charlotte K. Renehan became a charter member. Since then she has held society offices, co-chaired the Grayslake history book, authored three award-winning books on local history, and written two family histories. The images for this book are from her private collection, the archives of the Grayslake Historical Society, and various other sources. The author’s proceeds from the sale of this book are directed to the Grayslake Historical Society.

Edition details

• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing Library Editions
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1531631819
• ISBN 13: 9781531631819
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 130