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The Elgin area is located in the heart of "The Fox River Valley", and its neighborhoods vary from the "turn-of-the-century" historic homes in the old river towns to the new construction subdivisions in one of America's fastest growing areas.

World class shopping is available at the nearby Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg, Springhill Mall in West Dundee and Carpentersville, and many other nearby regional malls. There is easy access to major transportation links, including the I-90 Expressway and the Metra commuter railway.

We are located on the westward fringe of the Chicago metro area, where county and local governments have placed a high priority on acquiring "Open Space" lands.

Here is some information about the local communities in the Elgin area:

Carpentersville: Population 25,000. Dating to 1837 when Charles Carpenter settled on the banks of the Fox River, the business expertise of his son, Julius Angelo Carpenter, shaped the village's commercial character for years to come. Buying a dam on the Fox, he controlled water power so vital to industry. He purchased a woolen mill and flour mill and formed the Illinois Iron & Bolt Co. A subsidiary, Star Manufacturing, became Dundee Township's largest employer…In the 50's and 60's, a modest subdivsion called Meadowvale brought "suburbs" to the Fox Valley. Today, Carpentersville benefits from the commercial growth of Spring Hill Mall.

East Dundee: Population 2,721. Incorporated in 1871, East Dundee exudes quaintness and charm, centered on Rte. 72 (Main Street). Steeped in history, the village is home to the nationally prominent Haeger Potteries. The Milk Pail Restaurant and Entertainment Complex on Route 25 was once the site of Max McGraw's (McGraw Edison Electric Co.) private hunting and fishing club. Fox River Trail bikers continually cross Main Street as they travel the thirty-six mile paved trail. Attractions include Santa's Village, the Polar Dome and Racing Rapids Action Park.

Elgin: Population 85,068. James Talcott Gifford left upstate New York in 1835 to found a town, which he named after his favorite hymn. Chartered in 1854, it grew to a bustling city with the help of the Elgin National Watch Co., the nation's largest producer of fine jeweled movements. Today, as Elgin moves westward, new housing construction and tremendous economic development supports a population of 95,000. The Grand Victoria Riverboat Casino joins with the corporate offices of First Card, Panasonic Distribution Center and a future Motorola research complex as evidence of Elgin's diverse growth. Easy access to the I-90 Tollway brings visitors to Elgin's Fine Arts Festival, the Hemmens Cultural Center and the Visual Performing Arts Center at Elgin Community College. Several hotels welcome visitors to the area, including the newly completed 243 room Crowne Plaza Hotel.

Gilberts: Population 987. In 1839, Albro Gilbert farmed land that today is in the center of Gilberts. Arrival of what is now The Chicago and Northwestern Railroad came in 1852 to what was then called Gilberts Station. David Haeger of Haeger Potteries Inc. set up shop in 1882, becoming the largest brick and tile factory in Illinois. Incorporated as Gilberts in 1890, today the village is defined as rural suburbia, a mix of historic and new residential homes.

West Dundee: Population 4,743. In 1837, a drawing was held to determine who would name the town, and the winning Scotsman chose "Dundee" after his hometown in Scotland. Its tree-lined streets and renovated downtown offer specialty and antique shops, and commercial growth continues around the Spring Hill Mall area. The Dundee Township Historical Society Museum displays information about a former famous resident detective, Allan Pinkerton.

Check out these links for more information:

• Elgin Home Page
• Village of Carpentersville
• Elgin Area Information - Just about anything you need to know
• Elgin Area Education
• The School Report - FREE Moving and School Info on the Elgin Area
• Local Weather

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