Grundy County, county in Illinois, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 50,993 inhabitants. The county was created 183 years ago in 1841. Its county seat is Morris.
There are 1 city/town in Grundy County, IL. The largest city of Grundy County is East Brooklyn with a population of 104.
East Brooklyn, Village in Illinois, United States
Located southwest of Chicago, Grundy County is home to a few small cities and towns that provide insights into the area's history and development. Here are some highlights:
Morris
Morris is the county seat and largest city in Grundy County with around 15,000 residents. Located along the Illinois River and Route 47, Morris was founded in the 1830s. Key sites include the Grundy County Courthouse, Nettle Creek School, and Dock Historic District.
Coal City
Coal City is a city in eastern Grundy County with about 5,500 residents. It was established as a coal mining community in the 1860s. The Coal City Public Library and Coal City Village Hall are historic downtown buildings. An annual Coal City Days celebration is held each summer.
Minooka
Minooka is a village in central Grundy County with a population around 11,000. It contains the Minooka Historical Society Museum and Waupecan Mill, a replica of an 1837 gristmill. Minooka's annual Sweet Corn Festival draws visitors each summer.
Diamond
Diamond is a small village in northeastern Grundy County that was settled by Belgian immigrants in the 1850s. With around 2,500 residents, Diamond has several historic churches and buildings that reflect its founding heritage.
Gardner
Gardner is a village along the Kankakee River in western Grundy County with around 1,400 residents. Gardner holds a Settlers' Days festival each year celebrating the area's history and pioneering founders. The Garfield Historic District has 19th century buildings.
Grundy County's small cities and towns reflect the area’s early immigrant settlements, coal mining heritage, and historic 19th century architecture. Local museums and festivals commemorate the communities.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Grundy County.
| City Name | Title | Population |
|---|---|---|
| East Brooklyn | Village in Illinois, United States | 104 |
