Burr Ridge, IL
The area which is now Burr Ridge was once the home of the Sioux, Potawatomi, Ottawa and Chippewa Indians. After an 1835 treaty, most of the Indians were relocated west of the Mississippi. In the early 1950's the area was sparsely settled, and large tracts of land were devoted to farming. The gently rolling hills and wooded sections of the eastern portion of the area were,for the most part, divided into five acre tracts.
Situated in an area of gently rolling hills and magnificent woods, the Village is named after a stand of imposing burr oak trees on a ridge along County Line Road.
Today, Burr Ridge encompasses approximately 7 square miles located approximately 19 miles southwest of the Loop. It is generally bounded on the east by Wolf Road, on the north by 55th Street, on the west by Madison Street (and Route 83 in the southern portion of the Village) and on the south by approximately 97th Street.
Beginning with a population of less than 300 people living in approximately 75 homes, the Village has grown to a current population of 9,341, based on the 1995 special census and the annexation of Oak Hill.
The Village of Burr Ridge is not solely a community of houses, but a carefully planned mix of five office/industrial parks, limited retail areas and residential subdivisions.
Village residents are served by one of two park districts. Each has its own elected Board of Trustees, administrative staff, budget and a tax levy. The Districts are Burr Ridge Park District and Pleasant Dale Park District.
Eight fine public grade schools and four high schools serve Burr Ridge families. Four parochial schools are also nearby.
A Village President and a Board of Trustees govern the Village.
