Fertile soils, rich farms,functional amenities, and several recreational areas are some of the elements present in this suburb with rural traditions but all the top services from the city. Incorporated back in the 1870s with very strong German, Irish, and English influences this community has approximately 4 square miles of territory elevated 565 feet above sea level and has today a population density of more than 1445 people per square mile. The nearest cities to this municipality founded back in the 1830s are Lakewood Shores, Braidwood, Diamond, Elwood, and Symerton; all located in a distance range under 8 miles.