What’s in a name?: The origin of place names in Lake County, Illinois


What’s in a name?: The origin of place names in Lake County, Illinois
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Lake County’s rich tapestry of history is woven into the very fibers of its place names. With over 500 place names associated with the county’s communities, lakes and rivers, this presentation by Diana Dretske delves into the origins of many names in terms of the individuals and events that influenced them.

Recorded Tuesday, April 01, 2008 at Highland Park Public Library Auditorium.