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In 1833, the settlement was referred to as Big Spring. But in 1835, the influential James and Charity Herrington moved here and the names Herrington's Ford and La Fox were used. Another name, Campbell Ford, was also suggested (after then county commissioners James Campbell and Thomas Ford), but Geneva was ultimately selected and the name has remained. As happens with many towns, the coming of the railroad - in 1853 - placed Geneva on the main passenger line and literally on the map, establishing a permanent relationship with Chicago that has been bringing the well-to-do city folks to an idyllic community and country folks to the city for over 150 years.
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