Crown Point, County seat in Lake County, Indiana, United States
Crown Point extends across 17.7 square miles of terrain at an elevation of 223 meters within the Valparaiso Moraine formation.
Solon Robinson established the first settlement in 1834, leading to the construction of a wooden courthouse that secured Crown Point's position as county seat.
The Grand Old Lady courthouse, built in 1878, stands as the central landmark where William Jennings Bryan delivered presidential campaign speeches in 1896.
The city administration provides online bill payment services, senior citizen discounts, and monthly CPR training through Crown Point Fire Rescue.
The Lake County Jail gained national attention in 1934 when John Dillinger executed his escape, later depicted in the 2008 film Public Enemies.
Location: Lake County
Inception: 1834
Elevation above the sea: 223 m
Website: http://www.crownpoint.in.gov
Website: http://crownpoint.in.gov
GPS coordinates: 41.42167,-87.35611
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:07
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