Lake County, Illinois
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| Lake County, Illinois | |
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 Location in the state of Illinois | |
 Illinois's location in the U.S. | |
| Statistics | |
| Founded | March 1, 1839 |
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| Seat | Waukegan |
| Largest City | Waukegan |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
1,368 sq mi (3,543 km²) 444 sq mi (1,150 km²) 925 sq mi (2,396 km²), 67.6 |
| Population - (2020) - Density |
714,342 |
| Time zone | Central: UTC-6/-5 |
| Website: www.lakecountyil.gov | |
| Named for: Lake Michigan | |
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Lake County is a county in northeast Illinois. As of the 2020 census, the population was 714,342.[1] Some of the main cities are Waukegan and Libertyville.
Lake County, Illinois Media
The Caspar Ott Cabin, built in 1837, is the oldest structure in Lake County.
Lake County at the time of its creation in 1839
The Mother Rudd House and Inn, built from 1841-1843, is the oldest structure in Warren Township.
A satellite view of the Lake County district
Tree Map of Employment by Occupations in Lake County, Il (2015)
This is the Genesee Theatre in downtown Waukegan, Illinois
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References
- ↑ QuickFacts: Lake County, Illinois. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
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