Local History

	Accessible from home with a Downers Grove Public Library card
	In-library use only
	Booklist

Downers Grove has a long and interesting history. Learn more about it with our materials on the history of Downers Grove and DuPage County found at the end of the reference collection. Materials for check out as well as in-library use only are located in this local history section.

A librarian can assist you in your search on local history. Email, IM, or call us at 630-960-1200.

Coming of Age - Downers Grove 1830s to the 21st Century
Unique Downers Grove sources available at the library for local history and genealogy.

Downers Grove and Lisle Township Cemetery Index
Indexes to numerous cemeteries in the two townships.

Downers Grove Historical Society
Includes photos and video about Downers Grove history as well as information about the Historical Society.
P.O. Box 663
Downers Grove, IL 60515
630-450-3336

Downers Grove Park District Museum
(Downers Grove History Museum)
831 Maple Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515
630-963-1309

DuPage County Genealogical Society
Links to information compiled by the DCGS
P.O. Box 3
Wheaton, IL 60189-0003

DuPage County Illinois Historical Museum
102 E. Wesley Street
Wheaton, IL 60187
630-682-7343

DuPage Roots
Complete text of the 1985 DuPage County history book published by the DuPage County Historical Society.

Genealogy
A list of books to help beginning genealogists trace their family history.

Tracing the History of Your House
A guide to tracing the history of your house in Downers Grove.