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Over time, many different Native American groups migrated in and out of the northern Illinois region, including the Fox, Sauk, Illiniwek, Winnebago, Miamis, Kickapoo, Potawatomi and Menominee. The French reached the area circa 1725, but by this time, diseases brought by the Europeans had already drastically changed the lives of the native people. St. Charles itself was home to the Potawatomi, a nation of Algonquin-speaking people. By 1837, the Potawatomi had been removed from Illinois and placed in Iowa and Missouri.

A settlement named Charleston was founded in 1834 on the land that had been claimed the previous year by Evan Shelby and William Franklin and their families. By 1837, Charleston was practically booming: it had masons, builders, and even doctors and lawyers. During the late 1830s, however, it was discovered that there was another Charleston in southern Illinois, which was slightly older than the northern town. S. S. Jones, a lawyer, suggested that the northern Charleston’s name be changed to St. Charles.

Today, St. Charles has a population of approximately 42,000 and lies at the center of Kane County. Known as the “Pride of the Fox [River],” St. Charles is dedicated to “maintain[ing] our existing physical and social character while building on our past successes to create a better future.” The city has been recognized by the National Trust for Historic Preservation in 2000 as having “one of the top downtown revitalization programs in the nation.” St. Charles is served by four state highways, two interstates and four airports, including O’Hare International and Chicago Midway.

The city places an emphasis on quality education and prides itself on its excellent school district, consisting of 12 elementary schools, three middle schools and two high schools. The school district is characterized by “a tradition of recognized academic achievement, talented faculty, many highly successful championship level athletic teams and award-winning fine arts programs.” St. Charles East High School received the US Department of Education’s Blue Ribbon School award in 1996. In terms of higher education, St. Charles students have access to a number of fine universities, including DePaul University, Loyola University, Northwestern University and University of Chicago.

St. Charles is also home to several major employers. System Sensor, Jewel Food Stores, Pheasant Run Resort and Convention Center and Coca-Cola Bottling Company all boast 250 employees or more. The St. Charles Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to responsible growth and economic strength, and consistently works to bring about favorable solutions to community issues relating to business.

In addition to St. Charles’s quality parks, exciting entertainment opportunities and exhilarating recreation options, the city also hosts a number of fun events. The Pride of the Fox RiverFest, Scarecrow Festival, Kane County Flea Market and Gallery of Ghoulish Homes Tour are just a sampling of the unique events occurring throughout the year.

An idyllic riverside location and an abundance of quality amenities and attractions make St. Charles the perfect destination for visitors and new residents alike.