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About the City of Marengo
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- Population: - 6,355 (2000 census)
- Total Households: 2,600
- County: McHenry County
- Townships: Marengo, Seneca, Coral, Riley
- Churches: 14
- Schools: 4 pre-school/nursery, 5 elementary schools, 1 high school, 1 Catholic high school (Woodstock)
- Parks: Indian Oaks Park (140 acres); Calvin Spencer Park; two McHenry County Conservation District sites.
- Fire Department: Volunteer; 32 members; on call 24 hours a day; 1 station covers 107 square mile area.
- Rescue Squad: Volunteer; on call 24 hours a day with two full time on-site members.
- Government: Mayor/City Council (8 aldermen)
- Public Services: NICOR, ComEd; SBC; Marengo Disposal; Charter Communications
- Water Supply: 2 municipal wells
- Post Office: 1 branch
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The history of Marengo is very rich and is a treasure that should be preserved. Below are links to various artcles and papers about the history of Marengo |
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Early History of Marengo by the McHenry County Historical Society |
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| History paper that was written in the language of that day by Mrs. H. H. Seward and read at a meeting of the Home Circle possibly about 1885 or not long after. Mrs. Seward was Maria Rogers before her marriage. The Seward family lived until 1928 or 1929 in the house now occupied by the “Coach and Four.” |
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Marengo history in architecture. |
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| The Orson Rogers residence at 19621 East Grant Highway. |
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| The Cupola House at 413 W. Grant Highway. |
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City profile (pdf format) |
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Information provided in these articles provided by the McHenry County Historical Society and Mike and Barb Bigalke |
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