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| name = Geneva, Illinois |
| name = Geneva, Illinois |
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| official_name = City of Geneva |
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| image_caption = Geneva City Hall as viewed from [[Illinois Route 31]] |
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| leader_name = Kevin Burns<ref>{{cite web | url=https://geneva.il.us/124/City-Council | title=Aldermen }}</ref> |
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Geneva is part of a [[Tri-Cities, Illinois|tri-city area]], located between [[St. Charles, Illinois|St. Charles]] and [[Batavia, Illinois|Batavia]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.illinois.com/city/Geneva |title=Geneva |access-date=August 2, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100605032913/http://www.illinois.com/city/Geneva |archive-date=June 5, 2010 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.neighborhoodlink.com/zip/60134|title=60134 Zip Code in Geneva, IL - Neighborhoods, Schools, Real Estate, Demographics and Relocation Tools|access-date=March 22, 2016}}</ref> The area experienced rapid population growth from the late 1980s through the mid-2000s as the Chicago suburbs spread to the west. |
Geneva is part of a [[Tri-Cities, Illinois|tri-city area]], located between [[St. Charles, Illinois|St. Charles]] and [[Batavia, Illinois|Batavia]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.illinois.com/city/Geneva |title=Geneva |access-date=August 2, 2010 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100605032913/http://www.illinois.com/city/Geneva |archive-date=June 5, 2010 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.neighborhoodlink.com/zip/60134|title=60134 Zip Code in Geneva, IL - Neighborhoods, Schools, Real Estate, Demographics and Relocation Tools|access-date=March 22, 2016}}</ref> The area experienced rapid population growth from the late 1980s through the mid-2000s as the Chicago suburbs spread to the west. |
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Geneva is a popular tourist destination with its scenic location along the [[Fox River (Illinois River tributary)|Fox River]] and numerous shops and restaurants. |
Geneva is a popular tourist destination with its scenic location along the [[Fox River (Illinois River tributary)|Fox River]] and numerous shops and restaurants. There is an extensive [[bike trail]] system in Geneva, including portions of the [[Fox River Trail (Illinois)|Fox River Trail]] and the [[Illinois Prairie Path]]. Geneva has an active historical society, the Geneva History Center, located in downtown Geneva, and the [[Fabyan Windmill]], an old Dutch [[windmill]] dating back to the 1850s. In 2013, it was nominated by ''[[Bloomberg Businessweek]]'' as the best place to raise a kid in Illinois.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://images.businessweek.com/slideshows/2012-12-17/the-best-places-to-raise-kids-2013#slide14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121221005412/http://images.businessweek.com/slideshows/2012-12-17/the-best-places-to-raise-kids-2013#slide14 |url-status=dead |archive-date=December 21, 2012 |title=Bloomberg Business Week |date=December 18, 2012 |access-date=February 7, 2013|publisher=Bloomberg News}}</ref> |
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==Geography== |
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==History== |
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Geneva was first settled in the 1830s on an important route from [[Chicago]]. Daniel Shaw Haight was the first European settler in Geneva. Haight sold his claim in 1835 to James and Charity Herrington, who were influential in the creation of the town of Geneva.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geneva.il.us/history2.htm |access-date=February 14, 2012|title=story of Geneva, Illinois : 2001 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120204142040/http://www.geneva.il.us/History2.htm |archive-date=February 4, 2012 }}</ref> |
Geneva was first settled in the 1830s on an important route from [[Chicago]]. Daniel Shaw Haight was the first European settler in Geneva. Haight sold his claim in 1835 to James and Charity Herrington, who were influential in the creation of the town of Geneva.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.geneva.il.us/history2.htm |access-date=February 14, 2012|title=story of Geneva, Illinois : 2001 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120204142040/http://www.geneva.il.us/History2.htm |archive-date=February 4, 2012 }}</ref> A local's connections with Col. Richard Hamilton, a prominent [[Cook County, Illinois|Cook County]] politician, led to the naming of Geneva as [[county seat]] in 1836. The town was platted a year later and was probably named after [[Geneva, New York]].<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=9V1IAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA136 | title=The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States | publisher=Govt. Print. Off. | author=Gannett, Henry | year=1905 | page=136}}</ref> Before the name Geneva was chosen, the names LaFox, Big Spring, and Herrington's Ford were used.<ref>{{cite news|title=Several Towns Named After Founders and Heroes |url=https://www.newspapers.com/clip/872352/kanedupage_county_il_toponym_origins/|newspaper=The Daily Herald|date=December 28, 1999|page=220|via = [[Newspapers.com]]|access-date = August 17, 2014 }} {{Open access}}</ref> A courthouse and jail were among the first major works. Geneva was incorporated as a village in 1867. While its site as a county seat attracted attention, the village's location on the [[Fox River (Illinois River tributary)|Fox River]] provided the most economic opportunities. Early goods manufactured in Geneva included cheese, butter, milled grains, and packed meat. The railroad connection in 1853 provided increased industry demand; by 1900, Appleton Manufacturing, Howell Foundry, Bennet Milling Co., and Pope Glucose Co. became major employers. This resulted in major civic improvement projects such as pumping stations and water mains in 1896. Geneva was particularly noted for its flux of Swedish immigrants, who comprised half the population by 1900. Geneva was connected to other Fox Valley communities a year later through the [[Aurora, Elgin and Fox River Electric Company]]. |
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===Historical sites=== |
===Historical sites=== |
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[[File:Fabyan Windmill-13.JPG|thumb| |
[[File:Fabyan Windmill-13.JPG|thumb|upright|Fabyan Windmill]] |
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====Fabyan Windmill==== |
====Fabyan Windmill==== |
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{{main|Fabyan Windmill}} |
{{main|Fabyan Windmill}} |
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The Fabyan Windmill is an authentic, working [[Architecture of the Netherlands|Dutch]] [[windmill]] dating from the 1850s located in Geneva, just north of Batavia, off [[Illinois Route 25|Route 25]].<ref>Location taken from National Register of Historic Places: NRIS 79000843 (June 4, 1979).</ref> The five-[[Storey|story]] [[wood]]en [[smock mill]] with a stage, which stands {{convert|68|ft|m}} tall, sits upon the onetime estate of Colonel [[George Fabyan]], but is now part of the [[Kane County, Illinois|Kane County]] [[Nature reserve|Forest Preserve]] District. |
The Fabyan Windmill is an authentic, working [[Architecture of the Netherlands|Dutch]] [[windmill]] dating from the 1850s located in Geneva, just north of Batavia, off [[Illinois Route 25|Route 25]].<ref>Location taken from National Register of Historic Places: NRIS 79000843 (June 4, 1979).</ref> The five-[[Storey|story]] [[wood]]en [[smock mill]] with a stage, which stands {{convert|68|ft|m}} tall, sits upon the onetime estate of Colonel [[George Fabyan]], but is now part of the [[Kane County, Illinois|Kane County]] [[Nature reserve|Forest Preserve]] District. |
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On June 4, 1979, the windmill was listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] as the Dutch Mill.<ref>{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref> The following year, the windmill was selected to be on a [[Postage stamps and postal history of the United States|U.S. postage stamp]], as part of a series of five windmills in a stamp booklet called "Windmills USA |
On June 4, 1979, the windmill was listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] as the Dutch Mill.<ref>{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref> The following year, the windmill was selected to be on a [[Postage stamps and postal history of the United States|U.S. postage stamp]], as part of a series of five windmills in a stamp booklet called "Windmills USA".<ref name="KCForestPreserve">{{cite web|title=Fabyan Windmill|publisher=Forest Preserve District of Kane County|url=http://www.kaneforest.com/historicSites/fabyanWindmill.aspx|access-date=August 30, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130926072247/http://www.kaneforest.com/historicSites/fabyanWindmill.aspx|archive-date=September 26, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name="FabyanWindmillBrochure">{{Cite web|title=Fabyan Windmill|publisher=Kane County Forest Preserve District|access-date=March 3, 2015|url=http://www.kaneforest.com/publications/brochures/fabyanWindmill.pdf|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304031347/http://www.kaneforest.com/publications/brochures/fabyanWindmill.pdf|archive-date=March 4, 2016|url-status=dead}}</ref> It originated as a custom [[mill (grinding)|grinding mill]].<ref name="KCForestPreserve"/> |
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[[File:Riverbank_Laboratories_(Geneva,_IL)_03.JPG|thumb|left|200px|Riverbank Laboratories]] |
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[[File:Riverbank_Laboratories_(Geneva,_IL)_03.JPG|thumb|Riverbank Laboratories]] |
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==== Riverbank Laboratories ==== |
==== Riverbank Laboratories ==== |
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{{main|Riverbank Laboratories}} |
{{main|Riverbank Laboratories}} |
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Riverbank Acoustical Laboratories is a [[NVLAP]] accredited acoustical testing agency founded by [[Wallace Clement Sabine]] in 1918. The acoustical laboratory building was funded and built by Colonel [[George Fabyan]] on his vast [[Fabyan Villa|Riverbank Estate]] in Geneva, IL. In the facility's early days, It also housed a cryptology team that worked to decipher codes from the works of Sir Francis Bacon, Shakespeare, and enemy military communications.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.geneva.il.us/riverbnk/riverpag.htm |
Riverbank Acoustical Laboratories is a [[NVLAP]] accredited acoustical testing agency founded by [[Wallace Clement Sabine]] in 1918. The acoustical laboratory building was funded and built by Colonel [[George Fabyan]] on his vast [[Fabyan Villa|Riverbank Estate]] in Geneva, IL. In the facility's early days, It also housed a cryptology team that worked to decipher codes from the works of Sir Francis Bacon, Shakespeare, and enemy military communications.<ref>{{cite web |title=Riverbank History from Geneva Historical Society |url=http://www.geneva.il.us/riverbnk/riverpag.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090727114137/http://www.geneva.il.us/riverbnk/riverpag.htm |archive-date=July 27, 2009 |df=mdy-all}} </ref> It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 28, 2003. |
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====Fabyan Villa==== |
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==== Sacred Heart Seminary Shrine ==== |
==== Sacred Heart Seminary Shrine ==== |
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The Sacred Heart Seminary Shrine is a stone and mosaic religious Chapel located in Geneva. It sits next to the Kane County Government Center in the |
The Sacred Heart Seminary Shrine is a stone and mosaic religious Chapel located in Geneva. It sits next to the Kane County Government Center in the Gunnar Anderson Forest Preserve along the Fox River, near the old [[Sacred Heart Seminary (Geneva, Illinois)|Sacred Heart Monastery]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.atlasobscura.com/places/sacred-heart-seminary-shrine|title=Sacred Heart Seminary Shrine|website=Atlas Obscura|language=en|access-date=2019-04-24}}</ref> The shrine dates back to 1925 when a piece of the land along the river was sold to [[Society of Jesus|the Society of Jesus]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Museum |first=Geneva History |title=Picturing the Past With ... the Geneva History Museum |url=https://www.shawlocal.com/2017/07/06/picturing-the-past-with-the-geneva-history-museum/aa4rt17/ |access-date=2019-04-22 |website=Shaw Local News Network |date=July 14, 2017 |language=en}}</ref> The shrine is also known as the Geneva [[Grotto]]. |
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The beautiful [[mosaic]]s on the sides of the shrine hold Latin writing saying ''Ignem veni mittere'', which translates to "I have come to bring fire" as well as ''Ego sum lux mundi,'' meaning "I am the light of the world. |
The beautiful [[mosaic]]s on the sides of the shrine hold Latin writing saying ''Ignem veni mittere'', which translates to "I have come to bring fire" as well as ''Ego sum lux mundi,'' meaning "I am the light of the world". The mosaics also house artwork of three arches that depict heaven and earth, a crucifix crossed by two swords, and a lighthouse.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WMD3NQ_Secret_Shrine_Geneva_IL|title=Secret Shrine - Geneva, IL - Outdoor Altars on Waymarking.com|website=www.waymarking.com|access-date=2019-04-24}}</ref> The Latin phrases are references to the New Testament. Jesus uses the phrases to describe himself, embodying both the beginning and end. The altar is inscribed with the letters "IHS", referencing the first three letters of Jesus in Greek.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rapidtables.com/math/symbols/greek_alphabet.html|title=Greek alphabet letters & symbols (α,β,γ,δ,ε,...)|website=www.rapidtables.com|access-date=2019-04-24}}</ref> |
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The shrine has frequently been the victim of |
The shrine has frequently been the victim of vandals, who have damaged part of the stone structure. On October 21, 2014, vandals threw white paint on the stone walls and mosaics. They then proceeded to use spray paint to create symbols on the walls. Part of the stone structure was also damaged, leaving broken pieces of stone on the ground.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dailyherald.com/article/20141021/news/141029601/|title=Peaceful grotto damaged by vandals in Geneva|last=Sarkauskas|first=Susan|date=2014-10-21|website=Daily Herald|language=en-US|access-date=2019-04-24}}</ref> |
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==== Elizabeth Place ==== |
==== Elizabeth Place ==== |
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{{main|Elizabeth Place}} |
{{main|Elizabeth Place}} |
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Elizabeth Place, or the Henry Bond Fargo House, is a historic residence in Geneva, in the [[Mission Revival Style architecture|Mission Revival]] style. The house was owned by [[Henry Bond Fargo]], a prominent local |
Elizabeth Place, or the Henry Bond Fargo House, is a historic residence in Geneva, in the [[Mission Revival Style architecture|Mission Revival]] style. The house was owned by [[Henry Bond Fargo]], a prominent local businessman who brought several early industries to Geneva. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 12, 2008. |
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==Sports== |
==Sports== |
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Geneva has been home to the [[Kane County Cougars]] since 1991 when the [[Wausau Timbers]] relocated from [[Wausau, Wisconsin]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/team.cgi|title=Register Team Encyclopedia - Baseball-Reference.com|website=Baseball-Reference.com}}</ref> The Cougars currently play at [[Northwestern Medicine Field]]. Originally members of the [[Midwest League]], |
Geneva has been home to the [[Kane County Cougars]] since 1991 when the [[Wausau Timbers]] relocated from [[Wausau, Wisconsin]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/team.cgi|title=Register Team Encyclopedia - Baseball-Reference.com|website=Baseball-Reference.com}}</ref> The Cougars currently play at [[Northwestern Medicine Field]]. Originally members of the [[Midwest League]], [[Major League Baseball]] removed their affiliation status during the nationwide minor league reorganization. The Cougars joined the [[American Association of Professional Baseball]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/kane-county/news/cougars-join-mlb-partner-league-american-association-for-2021-season|title=Cougars to join Major League Baseball Partner League, the American Association, for 2021 season|website=milb.com}}</ref> In 2015 the [[Chicago Steel]] of the [[United States Hockey League]] moved to Geneva from [[Bensenville, Illinois]] and played at [[Fox Valley Ice Arena]]. In 2023, the Steel franchise was purchased by the [[Wirtz Corporation]], the owners of the [[Chicago Blackhawks]]. |
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==Transportation== |
==Transportation== |
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[[File:Geneva_Metra_071020.jpg|thumb|Geneva Metra Station]] |
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Geneva is served by [[Chicago Midway International Airport]] (MDW), [[Chicago O'Hare International Airport]] (ORD), and [[Dupage Airport]] (DPA). |
Geneva is served by [[Chicago Midway International Airport]] (MDW), [[Chicago O'Hare International Airport]] (ORD), and [[Dupage Airport]] (DPA). The city also benefits from [[highway]]s running through the city, including State Routes [[Illinois Route 25|25]], [[Illinois Route 31|31]], [[Illinois Route 38|38]] with easy access to [[Interstate 88 (west)|Interstate 88]]. |
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As a part of the [[Chicago metropolitan area]], Geneva has [[Geneva (Metra)|a station]] on the [[Union Pacific |
As a part of the [[Chicago metropolitan area]], Geneva has [[Geneva (Metra)|a station]] on the [[Union Pacific West Line]] of the [[Metra]] [[commuter rail]] system; it provides frequent service to [[Chicago Loop|downtown Chicago]], {{convert|36|mi|km}} away, and extends west to [[Elburn]]. |
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==Demographics== |
==Demographics== |
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[[File:Kane Co Courthouse.JPG|thumb|left |
[[File:Kane Co Courthouse.JPG|thumb|left|Kane County Courthouse]] |
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[[File:KaneCounty-Gov-Center.jpg|thumb|left|Kane County Government Center]] |
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===2020 census=== |
===2020 census=== |
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|+'''Geneva city, Illinois – Racial and ethnic composition'''<br><small>{{nobold|''Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.''}}</small> |
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|+'''Geneva city, Illinois – Demographic Profile'''<br> (''NH = Non-Hispanic'') |
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!Race / Ethnicity |
!Race / Ethnicity <small>(''NH = Non-Hispanic'')</small> |
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!Pop 2010<ref name=2010CensusP2>{{Cite web|title=P2 |
!Pop 2010<ref name=2010CensusP2>{{Cite web|title=P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Geneva city, Illinois|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=p2&g=1600000US1728872&tid=DECENNIALPL2010.P2|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> |
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!Pop 2020<ref name=2020CensusP2>{{Cite web|title=P2 |
!{{partial|Pop 2020}}<ref name=2020CensusP2>{{Cite web|title=P2 Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Geneva city, Illinois|url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/table?q=p2&g=1600000US1728872&tid=DECENNIALPL2020.P2|website=[[United States Census Bureau]]}}</ref> |
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|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino whites|White]] alone (NH) |
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino whites|White]] alone (NH) |
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|19,651 |
|19,651 |
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|style='background: #ffffe6; |18,392 |
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|18,392 |
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|91.42% |
|91.42% |
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|style='background: #ffffe6; |85.97% |
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|85.97% |
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|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino African Americans|Black or African American]] alone (NH) |
|[[Non-Hispanic or Latino African Americans|Black or African American]] alone (NH) |
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|103 |
|103 |
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|style='background: #ffffe6; |128 |
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|128 |
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|0.48% |
|0.48% |
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|style='background: #ffffe6; |0.60% |
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|0.60% |
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|[[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]] alone (NH) |
|[[Native Americans in the United States|Native American]] or [[Alaska Native]] alone (NH) |
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|3 |
|3 |
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|style='background: #ffffe6; |10 |
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|10 |
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|0.01% |
|0.01% |
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|style='background: #ffffe6; |0.05% |
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|0.05% |
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|[[Asian Americans|Asian]] alone (NH) |
|[[Asian Americans|Asian]] alone (NH) |
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|461 |
|461 |
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|style='background: #ffffe6; |485 |
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|485 |
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|2.14% |
|2.14% |
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|style='background: #ffffe6; |2.27% |
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|2.27% |
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|[[Pacific Islander Americans|Pacific Islander]] alone (NH) |
|[[Pacific Islander Americans|Pacific Islander]] alone (NH) |
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|3 |
|3 |
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|style='background: #ffffe6; |3 |
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|3 |
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|0.01% |
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|0.01% |
|0.01% |
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|style='background: #ffffe6; |0.01% |
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|[[Race and ethnicity in the United States census|Some Other Race]] alone (NH) |
|[[Race and ethnicity in the United States census|Some Other Race]] alone (NH) |
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|18 |
|18 |
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|style='background: #ffffe6; |55 |
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|55 |
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|0.08% |
|0.08% |
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|style='background: #ffffe6; |0.26% |
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|0.26% |
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|[[Multiracial Americans|Mixed |
|[[Multiracial Americans|Mixed race or Multiracial]] (NH) |
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|213 |
|213 |
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|style='background: #ffffe6; |758 |
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|758 |
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|0.99% |
|0.99% |
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|style='background: #ffffe6; |3.54% |
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|3.54% |
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|[[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] (any race) |
|[[Hispanic and Latino Americans|Hispanic or Latino]] (any race) |
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|1,043 |
|1,043 |
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|style='background: #ffffe6; |1,562 |
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|1,562 |
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|4.85% |
|4.85% |
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|style='background: #ffffe6; |7.30% |
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|7.30% |
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|'''Total''' |
|'''Total''' |
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|'''21,495''' |
|'''21,495''' |
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|'''21,393''' |
|style='background: #ffffe6; |'''21,393''' |
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|'''100.00%''' |
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|'''100.00%''' |
|'''100.00%''' |
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|style='background: #ffffe6; |'''100.00%''' |
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===2010 Census=== |
===2010 Census=== |
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As of the [[2010 United States Census]] there were 21,495 people, 7,865 households, and 5,927 families residing in the city.<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=January 31, 2008 |title=U.S. Census website |df=mdy }}</ref> |
As of the [[2010 United States Census]], there were 21,495 people, 7,865 households, and 5,927 families residing in the city.<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=January 31, 2008 |title=U.S. Census website |df=mdy }}</ref> |
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The racial makeup of the city was 94.80% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.5% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.1% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 2.20% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 1.20% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 1.3% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 4.90% of the population. |
The racial makeup of the city was 94.80% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.5% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.1% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 2.20% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 1.20% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 1.3% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 4.90% of the population. |
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There were 8,278 households, out of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.8% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.6% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. |
There were 8,278 households, out of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.8% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.6% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.18. |
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In the city, the population was spread out, with 27% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 33% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. |
In the city, the population was spread out, with 27% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 33% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.0 males. |
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As of 2011 the median income for a household in the city was $93,588. Males had a median income of $65,103 versus $38,520 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $42,995. |
As of 2011, the median income for a household in the city was $93,588. Males had a median income of $65,103 versus $38,520 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $42,995. About 3.7% of families and 4.4% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 4.5% of those under the age of 18 and 3.8% of those ages 65 and older. |
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===2000 Census=== |
===2000 Census=== |
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As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2"/> of 2000, there were 19,515 people, 6,718 households, and 5,186 families residing in the city. |
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2"/> of 2000, there were 19,515 people, 6,718 households, and 5,186 families residing in the city. The population density was {{convert|2,321.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 6,895 housing units at an average density of {{convert|820.2|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the city was 96.50% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 1.02% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.06% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.25% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.03% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.58% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 0.56% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 2.77% of the population. |
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There were 6,718 households, out of which 45.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.8% were non-families. 19.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. |
There were 6,718 households, out of which 45.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.8% were non-families. 19.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.31. |
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In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.8% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 8.9% who were 65 years of age or older. |
In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.8% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 8.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.2 males. |
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As of 2011 the median income for a household in the city was $95,467. Males had a median income of $65,103 versus $38,520 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $42,995. |
As of 2011, the median income for a household in the city was $95,467. Males had a median income of $65,103 versus $38,520 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the city was $42,995. About 1.6% of families and 2.2% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 1.6% of those under the age of 18 and 4.9% of those ages 65 and older. |
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* '' [[Harry and Tonto]]'' (1974) starring [[Art Carney]] and directed by [[Paul Mazursky]]. Filmed outside of the Geneva Courthouse and the Geneva Motel. |
* '' [[Harry and Tonto]]'' (1974) starring [[Art Carney]] and directed by [[Paul Mazursky]]. Filmed outside of the Geneva Courthouse and the Geneva Motel. |
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* ''[[Road to Perdition]]'' (2002) starring [[Tom Hanks]], [[Paul Newman]], and [[Jude Law]] was filmed in downtown Geneva. |
* ''[[Road to Perdition]]'' (2002) starring [[Tom Hanks]], [[Paul Newman]], and [[Jude Law]] was filmed in downtown Geneva. |
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* ''[[Novocaine (film)|Novocaine]]'' (2001) starring [[Steve Martin]] was filmed at the Geneva Motel on the East Side of Geneva. |
* ''[[Novocaine (2001 film)|Novocaine]]'' (2001) starring [[Steve Martin]] was filmed at the Geneva Motel on the East Side of Geneva. |
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* ''[[The Resurrection of Gavin Stone]]'' (2017) starring [[Brett Dalton]] was filmed in Geneva's downtown Dodson Place. |
* ''[[The Resurrection of Gavin Stone]]'' (2017) starring [[Brett Dalton]] was filmed in Geneva's downtown Dodson Place. |
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* ''[[The Christmas Thief]]'' (2021) starring [[Michelle Borth]] was filmed in downtown Geneva. |
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==Notable people== |
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'''Academia''' |
'''Academia and science''' |
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* [[Elizebeth Smith Friedman]] (1892–1980), cryptanalyst and author |
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* [[E. Philip Howrey]] (1937–2011), economist and professor |
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* [[Edmund Beecher Wilson]], America's first [[cell biologist]]; discovered the [[chromosome|chromosomal]] [[XY sex-determination system]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.answers.com/topic/wilson-edmund-beecher|title=Answers - The Most Trusted Place for Answering Life's Questions|work=Answers.com|access-date=March 22, 2016}}</ref> |
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* [[Edmund Beecher Wilson]] (1856–1939), American geneticist<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.answers.com/topic/wilson-edmund-beecher|title=Answers - The Most Trusted Place for Answering Life's Questions|work=Answers.com|access-date=March 22, 2016}}</ref> |
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* [[Gower Champion]], theater director, choreographer |
* [[Gower Champion]] (1919–1980), theater director, choreographer and dancer<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.answers.com/topic/gower-champion |title=The Most Trusted Place for Answering Life's Questions |publisher=Answers |access-date=March 22, 2016}}</ref> |
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* [[Diego Cortez]], art curator |
* [[Diego Cortez]] (1946–2021), filmmaker and art curator |
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* [[Niykee Heaton]], singer |
* [[Niykee Heaton]] (born 1994), singer<ref>{{cite news |last=Schory |first=Brenda |date=September 24, 2014 |title=Pop star Niykee Heaton stops in hometown Geneva |work=Shaw Local News Network |url=https://www.shawlocal.com/2014/09/25/pop-star-niykee-heaton-stops-in-hometown-geneva/a4ptzu9/ |access-date=October 30, 2017}}</ref> |
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* [[Wolfgang Hoffmann]] (1900–1969), architect |
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* [[Stu Linder]], Academy Award-winning film editor (''[[Grand Prix (1966 film)|Grand Prix]]'' and ''[[Rain Man]]'')<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0511742/bio|title=Stu Linder : Biography|website=IMDb.com|access-date=March 31, 2016}}</ref> |
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* [[Stu Linder]] (1931–2006), film editor<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0511742/bio|title=Stu Linder : Biography|website=IMDb.com|access-date=March 31, 2016}}</ref> |
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* [[Michael J. Nelson]] (born 1964), comedian and writer<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0625621/bio|title=Michael J. Nelson : Biography|website=IMDb.com|access-date=March 31, 2016}}</ref> |
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* [[Joan Taylor]] (1929–2012), actress<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.riflemanconnors.com/20_Million_Miles_of_Memories.htm |title=Joan Taylor - 20 Million Miles of Memories |publisher=Riflemanconnors.com |access-date=March 22, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.glamourgirlsofthesilverscreen.com/show/265/Joan+Taylor/index.html |title=Joan Taylor - The Private Life and Times of Joan Taylor. Joan Taylor Pictures |publisher=Glamourgirlsofthesilverscreen.com |access-date=March 22, 2016}}</ref> |
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* [[Wolfgang Hoffmann]], Austrian-American architect and designer active in [[American Modernism]]; later a photographer |
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'''Business''' |
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* [[George Fabyan]], ( |
* [[George Fabyan]], (1867–1936), businessman<ref>{{cite web|url=http://dees2.blogspot.com/2008/06/george-fabyan-eccentric.html |title=Been There, Seen That: George Fabyan, Eccentric |publisher=Dees2.blogspot.com |date=June 19, 2008 |access-date=March 22, 2016}}</ref> |
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* [[Jervis Langdon Jr.]], railroad executive<ref>{{cite book|title=Visionary Railroader: Jervis Langdon Jr. and the Transportation Revolution|last=Grant|first=H. Roger|publisher=[[Indiana University Press]]|location=[[Bloomington, Indiana]]|year=2008|url=https://books.google.com/books?isbn=0253352169|page=119|access-date=July 5, 2017}}</ref> |
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* [[Dale Shewalter]] (1950–2010), educator<ref name="ads2">{{cite news|title=Dale Shewalter obituary |url=http://azdailysun.com/news/local/obituaries/article_fb98c8f5-cc84-526a-8b73-cccc6b75239d.html |work=[[Arizona Daily Sun]] |date=January 14, 2010 |access-date=February 8, 2010}}</ref> |
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* [[Dale Shewalter]], founder and promoter of the [[Arizona Trail]]; born in Geneva<ref name=ads2>{{cite news|title=Dale Shewalter obituary |url=http://azdailysun.com/news/local/obituaries/article_fb98c8f5-cc84-526a-8b73-cccc6b75239d.html |work=[[Arizona Daily Sun]] |date=January 14, 2010 |access-date=February 8, 2010}}</ref> |
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'''Media''' |
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* [[Sam Smith (sportswriter)|Sam Smith]], sportswriter |
* [[Sam Smith (sportswriter)|Sam Smith]] (born 1948), sportswriter |
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* [[Bob Woodward]] |
* [[Bob Woodward]] (born 1943), investigative journalist<ref>{{cite web|url=http://bobwoodward.com/full-biography|title=Full Biography|access-date=March 22, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140716081032/http://bobwoodward.com/full-biography|archive-date=July 16, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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'''Politics''' |
'''Politics''' |
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* [[Steven Andersson]] (born 1964), |
* [[Steven Andersson]] (born 1964), politician<ref>{{cite web|editor-last=Miller|editor-first=David R.|title=Biographies of New House Members|work=First Reading|publisher=Illinois Legislative Research Unit|date=November 15, 2014|volume=28|number=2|access-date=July 5, 2022|page=2|url=http://www.ilga.gov/commission/lru/Nov2014FirstRdg.pdf}}</ref> |
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* [[James |
* [[James G. Fair]] (1831–1894), busienssman and politician<ref>{{Citation | title=EX-SENATOR FAIR IS DEAD; His Fatal Illness of But Very Brief Duration. AN ESTATE OF FORTY MILLIONS One of the Earliest Victims of the Gold Fever, He Turned His Attention to Silver and Made a Fortune. | newspaper=The [[New York Times]] | location=[[New York City|New York, New York]] | date=December 30, 1894 | url=https://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=9E03E2DD143EEF33A25753C3A9649D94659ED7CF | quote=He came to this country with his parents in 1843, and lived for a time at Geneva, Ill., where he obtained a rudimentary education...}}</ref> |
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* [[S. Louis Rathje]] |
* [[S. Louis Rathje]] (born 1939), judge<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/SupremeCourt/JusticeArchive/Bio_Rathje.asp|title=S. Louis Rathje - Previous Illinois Supreme Court Justice|website=www.illinoiscourts.gov}}</ref> |
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* [[Dan Ugaste]], |
* [[Dan Ugaste]], politician<ref>{{cite web|editor-last=Barlow|editor-first=Sarah E.|title=Biographies of New House Members|work=First Reading|publisher=Illinois Legislative Research Unit|date=November 15, 2018|volume=32|number=2|access-date=July 5, 2022|pages=7|url=http://www.ilga.gov/commission/lru/Nov2018FirstRdg.pdf}}</ref> |
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* [[Wayne Wallingford]] (born 1946), |
* [[Wayne Wallingford]] (born 1946), politician<ref>{{cite news|last=Schallhorn|first=Kaitlyn|title=Wayne Wallingford redefines risk in his service to Missouri|date=February 25, 2022|access-date=July 4, 2022|newspaper=The Missouri Times|url=https://themissouritimes.com/wayne-wallingford-redefines-risk-in-his-service-to-missouri/}}</ref> |
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* [[Varney Anderson]] (1886–1941), baseball player |
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* [[Varney Anderson]], pitcher with the [[St. Louis Maroons / Indianapolis Hoosiers|Indianapolis Hoosiers]] and [[Washington Senators (1891–1899)|Washington Senators]] |
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* [[Sid Bennett]], |
* [[Sid Bennett]] (1895–1971), American football player<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BennSi20.htm |title=Sid Bennett NFL Football Statistics |publisher=Pro-Football-Reference.com |date=December 30, 1971 |access-date=March 22, 2016}}</ref> |
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* [[Ben Kanute]] (born 1992), triathlete<ref>{{cite web|last=Wassner Flynn|first=Sarah|title=Meet Ben Kanute|date=August 3, 2016|publisher=[[United States Olympic Committee]]|access-date=February 5, 2018|url=https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Triathlon/News/Articles-and-Releases/2016/August/03/Meet-Ben-Kanute|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160822050227/https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Triathlon/News/Articles-and-Releases/2016/August/03/Meet-Ben-Kanute|url-status=dead|archive-date=August 22, 2016}}</ref> |
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* [[Phil Esposito]], center with the [[Chicago Black Hawks]], [[Boston Bruins]] and [[New York Rangers]] |
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*[[Kevin McDowell]] (born 1992), triathlete<ref>{{Cite web|title=Geneva Native Kevin McDowell Places 6th in Men's Triathlon – A Record for an American Man|url=https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sports/tokyo-summer-olympics/geneva-native-kevin-mcdowell-places-6th-in-mens-triathlon-a-record-for-an-american/2564965/|access-date=2021-07-26|website=NBC Chicago|date=July 25, 2021 |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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* [[Ben Kanute]], Olympic triathlete<ref>{{cite web|last=Wassner Flynn|first=Sarah|title=Meet Ben Kanute|date=August 3, 2016|publisher=[[United States Olympic Committee]]|access-date=February 5, 2018|url=https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Triathlon/News/Articles-and-Releases/2016/August/03/Meet-Ben-Kanute}}</ref> |
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* [[Gabby Perea]] (born 2002), artistic gymnast<ref>{{cite web|url=https://usagym.org/pages/athletes/athleteListDetail.html?id=389145|title=Gabrielle Perea|publisher=[[USA Gymnastics]]|access-date=February 5, 2018}}</ref> |
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*[[Kevin McDowell]], Olympic triathlete<ref>{{Cite web|title=Geneva Native Kevin McDowell Places 6th in Men's Triathlon – A Record for an American Man|url=https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sports/tokyo-summer-olympics/geneva-native-kevin-mcdowell-places-6th-in-mens-triathlon-a-record-for-an-american/2564965/|access-date=2021-07-26|website=NBC Chicago|language=en-US}}</ref> |
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* [[Bob Zeman]] (1939–2019), American football player |
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* [[Gabrielle Perea]], artistic gymnast<ref>{{cite web|url=https://usagym.org/pages/athletes/athleteListDetail.html?id=389145|title=Gabrielle Perea|publisher=[[USA Gymnastics]]|access-date=February 5, 2018}}</ref> |
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* [[Duncan Turnbull]], [[goalkeeper (association football)|goalkeeper]] for the [[Las Vegas Lights FC]] |
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* [[Bob Zeman]], defensive back with the [[San Diego Chargers]] |
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* [[Elizebeth Smith Friedman]], author and cryptologist |
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*[[Croissy-sur-Seine]] (Western Suburb of Paris, France) |
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Geneva, Illinois | |
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City | |
| City of Geneva | |
 Geneva City Hall as viewed from Illinois Route 31 | |
 Flag  Seal | |
 Location of Geneva in Kane County, Illinois | |
.svg) Location of Illinois | |
| Coordinates: 41°53′00″N 88°19′27″W / 41.88333°N 88.32417°W[1] | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kane |
| Founded | 1835 |
| Incorporated as a village | 1867[2] |
| Incorporated as a city | 1887 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-Manager |
| • Mayor | Kevin Burns[3] |
| Area | |
• Total | 10.20 sq mi (26.43 km2) |
| • Land | 9.97 sq mi (25.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.24 sq mi (0.62 km2) |
| Elevation | 738 ft (225 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 21,393 |
| • Density | 2,146.60/sq mi (828.84/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code | 60134 |
| Area code(s) | 630 and 331 |
| FIPS code | 17-28872 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394875[1] |
| Website | geneva |
Geneva is a city in and the county seat of Kane County, Illinois, United States.[5] It is located on the western side of the Chicago suburbs. Per the 2020 census, the population was 21,393.[6]
Geneva is part of a tri-city area, located between St. Charles and Batavia.[7][8] The area experienced rapid population growth from the late 1980s through the mid-2000s as the Chicago suburbs spread to the west.
Geneva is a popular tourist destination with its scenic location along the Fox River and numerous shops and restaurants. There is an extensive bike trail system in Geneva, including portions of the Fox River Trail and the Illinois Prairie Path. Geneva has an active historical society, the Geneva History Center, located in downtown Geneva, and the Fabyan Windmill, an old Dutch windmill dating back to the 1850s. In 2013, it was nominated by Bloomberg Businessweek as the best place to raise a kid in Illinois.[9]
Geography
[edit]Geneva is located at 41°53'9" North, 88°18'42" West (41.885722, −88.311771),[10] 36 miles (58 km) west of downtown Chicago.
According to the 2010 census, Geneva has a total area of 9.994 square miles (25.88 km2), of which 9.75 square miles (25.25 km2) (or 97.56%) is land and 0.244 square miles (0.63 km2) (or 2.44%) is water.[11]
History
[edit]Geneva was first settled in the 1830s on an important route from Chicago. Daniel Shaw Haight was the first European settler in Geneva. Haight sold his claim in 1835 to James and Charity Herrington, who were influential in the creation of the town of Geneva.[12] A local's connections with Col. Richard Hamilton, a prominent Cook County politician, led to the naming of Geneva as county seat in 1836. The town was platted a year later and was probably named after Geneva, New York.[13] Before the name Geneva was chosen, the names LaFox, Big Spring, and Herrington's Ford were used.[14] A courthouse and jail were among the first major works. Geneva was incorporated as a village in 1867. While its site as a county seat attracted attention, the village's location on the Fox River provided the most economic opportunities. Early goods manufactured in Geneva included cheese, butter, milled grains, and packed meat. The railroad connection in 1853 provided increased industry demand; by 1900, Appleton Manufacturing, Howell Foundry, Bennet Milling Co., and Pope Glucose Co. became major employers. This resulted in major civic improvement projects such as pumping stations and water mains in 1896. Geneva was particularly noted for its flux of Swedish immigrants, who comprised half the population by 1900. Geneva was connected to other Fox Valley communities a year later through the Aurora, Elgin and Fox River Electric Company.
Historical sites
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Fabyan Windmill
[edit]The Fabyan Windmill is an authentic, working Dutch windmill dating from the 1850s located in Geneva, just north of Batavia, off Route 25.[15] The five-story wooden smock mill with a stage, which stands 68 feet (21 m) tall, sits upon the onetime estate of Colonel George Fabyan, but is now part of the Kane County Forest Preserve District.
On June 4, 1979, the windmill was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Dutch Mill.[16] The following year, the windmill was selected to be on a U.S. postage stamp, as part of a series of five windmills in a stamp booklet called "Windmills USA".[17][18] It originated as a custom grinding mill.[17]
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Riverbank Laboratories
[edit]Riverbank Acoustical Laboratories is a NVLAP accredited acoustical testing agency founded by Wallace Clement Sabine in 1918. The acoustical laboratory building was funded and built by Colonel George Fabyan on his vast Riverbank Estate in Geneva, IL. In the facility's early days, It also housed a cryptology team that worked to decipher codes from the works of Sir Francis Bacon, Shakespeare, and enemy military communications.[19] It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 28, 2003.
Fabyan Villa
[edit]The Fabyan Villa Museum houses photographs, the Fabyans' personal artifact collections, and a limited number of original furnishings, sharing the Riverbank story with the public.[20]
Sacred Heart Seminary Shrine
[edit]The Sacred Heart Seminary Shrine is a stone and mosaic religious Chapel located in Geneva. It sits next to the Kane County Government Center in the Gunnar Anderson Forest Preserve along the Fox River, near the old Sacred Heart Monastery.[21] The shrine dates back to 1925 when a piece of the land along the river was sold to the Society of Jesus.[22] The shrine is also known as the Geneva Grotto.
The beautiful mosaics on the sides of the shrine hold Latin writing saying Ignem veni mittere, which translates to "I have come to bring fire" as well as Ego sum lux mundi, meaning "I am the light of the world". The mosaics also house artwork of three arches that depict heaven and earth, a crucifix crossed by two swords, and a lighthouse.[23] The Latin phrases are references to the New Testament. Jesus uses the phrases to describe himself, embodying both the beginning and end. The altar is inscribed with the letters "IHS", referencing the first three letters of Jesus in Greek.[24]
The shrine has frequently been the victim of vandals, who have damaged part of the stone structure. On October 21, 2014, vandals threw white paint on the stone walls and mosaics. They then proceeded to use spray paint to create symbols on the walls. Part of the stone structure was also damaged, leaving broken pieces of stone on the ground.[25]
Elizabeth Place
[edit]Elizabeth Place, or the Henry Bond Fargo House, is a historic residence in Geneva, in the Mission Revival style. The house was owned by Henry Bond Fargo, a prominent local businessman who brought several early industries to Geneva. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 12, 2008.
Sports
[edit]Geneva has been home to the Kane County Cougars since 1991 when the Wausau Timbers relocated from Wausau, Wisconsin.[26] The Cougars currently play at Northwestern Medicine Field. Originally members of the Midwest League, Major League Baseball removed their affiliation status during the nationwide minor league reorganization. The Cougars joined the American Association of Professional Baseball.[27] In 2015 the Chicago Steel of the United States Hockey League moved to Geneva from Bensenville, Illinois and played at Fox Valley Ice Arena. In 2023, the Steel franchise was purchased by the Wirtz Corporation, the owners of the Chicago Blackhawks.
Transportation
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Geneva is served by Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), and Dupage Airport (DPA). The city also benefits from highways running through the city, including State Routes 25, 31, 38 with easy access to Interstate 88.
Bus
[edit]Geneva is also served by the Pace bus system run by Chicago's suburbs. The following bus routes run through this city:
- Route 529 - Randall Rd / 5th Street[28]
- Route 801 - Elgin / Geneva[29]
- Route 802 - Aurora / St. Charles[30]
Train
[edit]As a part of the Chicago metropolitan area, Geneva has a station on the Union Pacific West Line of the Metra commuter rail system; it provides frequent service to downtown Chicago, 36 miles (58 km) away, and extends west to Elburn.
Demographics
[edit]| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 997 | — | |
| 1880 | 1,239 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,692 | 36.6% | |
| 1900 | 2,446 | 44.6% | |
| 1910 | 3,006 | 22.9% | |
| 1920 | 3,327 | 10.7% | |
| 1930 | 4,607 | 38.5% | |
| 1940 | 4,101 | −11.0% | |
| 1950 | 5,139 | 25.3% | |
| 1960 | 7,646 | 48.8% | |
| 1970 | 9,049 | 18.3% | |
| 1980 | 9,881 | 9.2% | |
| 1990 | 12,617 | 27.7% | |
| 2000 | 19,515 | 54.7% | |
| 2010 | 21,495 | 10.1% | |
| 2020 | 21,393 | −0.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[31] | |||
2020 census
[edit]| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010[32] | Pop 2020[33] | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 19,651 | 18,392 | 91.42% | 85.97% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 103 | 128 | 0.48% | 0.60% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 3 | 10 | 0.01% | 0.05% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 461 | 485 | 2.14% | 2.27% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 3 | 3 | 0.01% | 0.01% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 18 | 55 | 0.08% | 0.26% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | 213 | 758 | 0.99% | 3.54% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1,043 | 1,562 | 4.85% | 7.30% |
| Total | 21,495 | 21,393 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
2010 Census
[edit]As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 21,495 people, 7,865 households, and 5,927 families residing in the city.[34]
The racial makeup of the city was 94.80% White, 0.5% African American, 0.1% Native American, 2.20% Asian, 1.20% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.90% of the population.
There were 8,278 households, out of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.8% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.6% were non-families. 20.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.72 and the average family size was 3.18.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 27% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 21.9% from 25 to 44, 33% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.0 males.
As of 2011, the median income for a household in the city was $93,588. Males had a median income of $65,103 versus $38,520 for females. The per capita income for the city was $42,995. About 3.7% of families and 4.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.5% of those under the age of 18 and 3.8% of those ages 65 and older.
2000 Census
[edit]As of the census[34] of 2000, there were 19,515 people, 6,718 households, and 5,186 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,321.4 inhabitants per square mile (896.3/km2). There were 6,895 housing units at an average density of 820.2 per square mile (316.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.50% White, 1.02% African American, 0.06% Native American, 1.25% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.58% from other races, and 0.56% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.77% of the population.
There were 6,718 households, out of which 45.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.0% were married couples living together, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.8% were non-families. 19.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.85 and the average family size was 3.31.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.8% under the age of 18, 5.3% from 18 to 24, 31.6% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 8.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.2 males.
As of 2011, the median income for a household in the city was $95,467. Males had a median income of $65,103 versus $38,520 for females. The per capita income for the city was $42,995. About 1.6% of families and 2.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.6% of those under the age of 18 and 4.9% of those ages 65 and older.
Education
[edit]Geneva School District 304 includes the following schools:
Elementary education schools
[edit]- Harrison Street Elementary School (built in 1929)[35]
- Williamsburg Elementary School (built in 2008)[36]
- Heartland Elementary School (built in 2002)[37]
- Mill Creek Elementary School (built in 1996)[38]
- Fabyan Elementary School (built in 2008)[39]
- Western Avenue Elementary School (built in 1964)[40]
Middle schools
[edit]High schools
[edit]- Geneva High School (built in 1958)
Annual events
[edit]- Swedish Days
- Geneva Arts Fair
- Festival of the Vine
- Christmas Walk
- Geneva Concours d'Elegance
Media and entertainment
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- Harry and Tonto (1974) starring Art Carney and directed by Paul Mazursky. Filmed outside of the Geneva Courthouse and the Geneva Motel.
- Road to Perdition (2002) starring Tom Hanks, Paul Newman, and Jude Law was filmed in downtown Geneva.
- Novocaine (2001) starring Steve Martin was filmed at the Geneva Motel on the East Side of Geneva.
- The Resurrection of Gavin Stone (2017) starring Brett Dalton was filmed in Geneva's downtown Dodson Place.
- The Christmas Thief (2021) starring Michelle Borth was filmed in downtown Geneva.
Notable people
[edit]Academia and science
- Elizebeth Smith Friedman (1892–1980), cryptanalyst and author
- E. Philip Howrey (1937–2011), economist and professor
- Edmund Beecher Wilson (1856–1939), American geneticist[43]
Arts
- Gower Champion (1919–1980), theater director, choreographer and dancer[44]
- Diego Cortez (1946–2021), filmmaker and art curator
- Niykee Heaton (born 1994), singer[45]
- Wolfgang Hoffmann (1900–1969), architect
- Stu Linder (1931–2006), film editor[46]
- Michael J. Nelson (born 1964), comedian and writer[47]
- Joan Taylor (1929–2012), actress[48][49]
Business
- George Fabyan, (1867–1936), businessman[50]
- Jervis Langdon Jr., railroad executive[51]
- Dale Shewalter (1950–2010), educator[52]
Media
- Sam Smith (born 1948), sportswriter
- Bob Woodward (born 1943), investigative journalist[53]
Politics
- Steven Andersson (born 1964), politician[54]
- James G. Fair (1831–1894), busienssman and politician[55]
- S. Louis Rathje (born 1939), judge[56]
- Dan Ugaste, politician[57]
- Wayne Wallingford (born 1946), politician[58]
Sports
- Varney Anderson (1886–1941), baseball player
- Sid Bennett (1895–1971), American football player[59]
- Ben Kanute (born 1992), triathlete[60]
- Kevin McDowell (born 1992), triathlete[61]
- Gabby Perea (born 2002), artistic gymnast[62]
- Bob Zeman (1939–2019), American football player
Twin towns and sister cities
[edit]
Croissy-sur-Seine (Western Suburb of Paris, France)
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- City of Geneva official website
- Geneva Chamber of Commerce
- Geneva Public Library District
- Geneva History Center
- Geneva Community Unit, School District 304
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