Oswego, Illinois

Festival of Brass
Drum Corps Show

PrairieFest

Population: 18,521 (2003 est.)
Elevation: 646 feet
Land area: 6.58 sq mi
Zip code: 60543
County: Kendall

The year was 1835, and to the south of what is present-day Aurora, local Potawatomi, Ottawa, and Chippewa tribes still officially owned the land along the Fox River on which two newly-arrived businessmen laid out a new village. Located about fifty miles west of Chicago at an easy crossing of the river where it was joined by Waubonsie Creek in Kendall County, the village of Hudson -- later to be named Oswego -- was founded. Ever since Decoalia Towle and his wife Elizabeth established an inn and tavern at Oswego on the road to that crossing, the city has been growing. Read more...

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Farmer's Markets: Fresh Fruit & Veggies for the Fox Valley
I will shamelessly admit that I was unaware until this past weekend, when I discovered three of the local markets available on a weekly basis that are all open to the public from June through October. Each is available on a different day, so it is easy to attend one or more...(08/06)

Oswego, cont.

Railroads provided an initial boost to the local economy first in 1870 and then again in 1900. An abundance of automobiles and new roads later added to Oswego's role as a transportation hub. The population has grown from about 3,900 in 1990 to well over 25,000 in 2006... and the growth shows no signs of slowing as the city expands in all four directions. Oswego now straddles both sides of the Fox River; continuing and rapid economic development, growth and abundant opportunity have become the city's trademarks.

A strong educational system, dedicated local government, hundreds of acres of parks, ample recreation facilities and numerous dining and shopping venues are all easily accessible. Whether you'd like to make it your home, or just come for a visit, Oswego is a proud member of the Fox Valley community.