Millbrook is a small town located in northeastern Illinois, that's situated on the Fox River. As of 2000, the population was 3,376. Millbrook is located in Kendall County, which covers 323 square miles, and is one of the most rapidly growing counties in Illinois. The County was formed in 1841 out of LaSalle and Kane Counties. It is named after Amos Kendall, who was the editor of the Frankfort, Kentucky newspaper, and went on to be an important advisor to President Andrew Jackson. Kendall became the U.S. Postmaster General in 1835.
Some single-family homes in Millbrook boast beautiful views of the Fox River. In July, 2006, a three-bedroom, 2 and one-half bath single-family ranch home with vaulted ceilings was listed for $449,999; a four-bedroom, three and one-half bath custom-built home was selling for $500,000, and a four-bedroom, three and one-half bath single-family, custom-built home in Millbrook Estates was listed for $539,000.
For recreation, Millbrook residents can visit any number of parks and camp grounds. Yogi Bear Jelly Stone Park is located in nearby Newark, about 5.5 miles away; Hide-A-Way Lakes is located in Yorkville, close to seven miles away, and Rolling Oaks Camp Ground is located in Sheridan, approximately 10 miles away.
According to the 2000 U.S. Census, there were 54,544 residents in Kendall County, and the population has increased dramatically since then to 79,514 (2005), making it the third-fastest growing county in the United States. A majority of the population in Kendall County is situated in the north and eastern portions of the county, and along the Fox River; large cities that are located at least partially in Kendall County include Aurora and Joliet. Many new subdivisions have been constructed in Kendall County in recent years. In fact, the organization Protect Kendall Now was created in response to the population boom so that the remaining natural areas of the county could be protected. Southern Kendall County remains a largely agricultural region, with not nearly as much development.
The Kendall County Fair and 4-H Show is a popular event that takes place each summer. In 2006, it featured a professional bull riding event, carnival, demolition derby, a dog show and the Kendall County flea market.
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Millbrook is a small town located in northeastern Illinois, that's situated on the Fox River. As of 2000, the population was 3,376. Millbrook is located in Kendall County, which covers 323 square miles, and is one of the most rapidly growing counties in Illinois. The County was formed in 1841 out of LaSalle and Kane Counties. It is named after Amos Kendall, who was the editor of the Frankfort, Kentucky newspaper, and went on to be an important advisor to President Andrew Jackson. Kendall became the U.S. Postmaster General in 1835.
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