January 1, 1834 When the first settlers arrived here, this area is actually... Settlers Arrive in 1833, the area is named “Babcock’s Grove” in 1834
January 1, 1835 Named for Daniel Fish who had a cabin near where... Babcock’s Grove Renamed “Fish’s Corners”
February 10, 1846 The Stacy’s Corners name came into common usage when Moses... Fish’s Corners Renamed “Stacy’s Corners” in 1846
February 10, 1850 This was the initial name for a new community that... Stacy’s Corners Renamed “Newton Station”
February 10, 1851 Newton Station was renamed Danby by the new postmaster who... Newton Station Renamed “Danby”
February 10, 1874 Danby’s name was changed to Prospect Park because the Village... Danby Renamed “Prospect Park” in 1874
September 1, 1889 A more precise title would be “Murder Victim Under the... Murder on the Prairie Path
February 10, 1894 The town adopted this name after Lake Glen Ellyn was... Prospect Park Renamed “Glen Ellyn” in 1894
