Batavia, Historic riverside settlement in DuPage County, Illinois, United States
Located along the Fox River, Batavia extends across 10.84 square miles of land with limestone buildings and tree-lined neighborhoods connected by pedestrian trails.
Christopher Payne established the settlement in 1833 under the name Big Woods, which Isaac Wilson later renamed to Batavia in 1840 after his New York hometown.
The Batavia Depot Museum preserves the manufacturing legacy of the 19th century, when the city produced windmills and became a regional industrial center.
Residents access public transportation through Pace bus services and nearby Metra stations in Geneva and Aurora, with multiple parking options in the downtown area.
Since 1981, Mayor Jeff Schielke has led the city government, making him one of the longest-serving mayors in Illinois state history.
Location: DuPage County
Inception: 1833
Elevation above the sea: 203 m
Shares border with: Geneva
Website: http://cityofbatavia.net
GPS coordinates: 41.84890,-88.30830
Latest update: June 7, 2025 13:07
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