Lake County, Administrative division in Illinois, United States.
Lake County spans across northeastern Illinois, incorporating numerous communities and natural areas between Lake Michigan and the Fox River Valley.
The county establishment in 1839 marked a significant development in Illinois, becoming a central point for commerce due to its strategic position near Lake Michigan.
The Lake County Forest Preserves system maintains multiple educational centers that showcase local wildlife, native plants, and environmental conservation methods.
The county provides extensive public transportation networks, including Metra rail services and Pace bus routes connecting residential areas to Chicago metropolitan regions.
Lake County contains the Volo Bog, Illinois's only remaining open-water quaking bog, which supports rare plant species and distinct ecological communities.
Location: Colorado
Inception: November 1, 1861
Capital city: Leadville
Shares border with: Eagle County, Chaffee County, Park County, Pitkin County, Summit County
Website: http://lakecountyco.com
GPS coordinates: 39.19000,-106.36000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:53
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Mount Massive
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Mount Sherman
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Leadville Historic District
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National Mining Hall of Fame
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Tabor Grand Hotel
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Lake County Courthouse
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