Scot Gregor/sgregor@dailyherald.comThe Village of Lily Lake's slogan is: "Where the Country Begins."
Located in Kane County at the intersection of Illinois Highways 47 and 64, Lily Lake was incorporated in 1990. It was initially founded as Canada Corners in the 1800s.
Visitors will quickly notice the absence of a lake in the village. According to one local legend, it was drained early in the 20th century following an outbreak of typhoid.
Now content with a pond and wetland, Lily Lake was once a viable life source for Native Americans who would fish the waters and hunt in the vast expanse of hilly terrain.
With a current population of less than 1,000, Lily Lake is a quiet community with an impressive history.
The Lily Lake Cemetery is the resting place of Abner Powers, who fought in the Revolutionary War and died in 1852.
Lily Lake Grade School was built in 1918 and hosted the Community Fair from 1920 to 1940.
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The Lily Lake village office, located on Empire Road.
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The Lily Lake Community Center is the main gathering place for the village's 993 residents.
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Lily Lake Grade School opened in 1918 at a cost of $11,000. Additions to the school were made in 1960, 1979 and 2000.
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Located at Illinois Highways 64 and 47, Pete's Famous Hot Dogs and Country Style Restaurant opened in 1985.
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Road Ready is Lily Lake's lone gas station, and also includes a cafe and convenience store.
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Lily Lake Cemetery is one of the oldest cemeteries in Kane County and is the resting place for veterans of World War II, Word War I, The Civil War and the Revolutionary War.
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A 30-foot monument in Lily Lake Cemetery memorializes Abner Powers, who fought in the Revolutionary War.
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Grace Lutheran Church, located on Hanson Road in Lily Lake, opened in 1894.
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The Congregational Church of Lily Lake, located on Empire Road, opened in 1872.
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Simon Anderson Park was donated to Lily Lake by the Anderson family.
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The Jackie Knewitz Memorial Field is the place to play baseball or softball in Lily Lake.
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Trail Ridge Estates features homes sitting on 1.33 to 3.5 acres.
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The Reserve at Sunset Views is a community of customized homes.
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