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The original inhabitants of the Mount Prospect area were American Indians. By the 18th century, the Potawatomi tribe lived in the region. Some European and early American settlers began to arrive, but it was not until after the construction of the Erie Canal in 1825 that westward expansion became a real possibility. In 1833 the Potawatomi ceded the land around Chicago to American settlers. The Mount Prospect area began to develop soon after.

The vast majority of Mount Prospect’s first European settlers were German. In its early days, the village was a German-speaking farm community. Even more settlers began to arrive after a train station was built in the late 1870s. By the early 20th century, the village had become much more ethnically diverse and its economy was beginning to thrive.

Mount Prospect today remains a diverse and vibrant community. One of the village’s finest features is its extensive park system. The Mount Prospect Park District maintains a wide variety of parks featuring amenities such as baseball diamonds, soccer fields, basketball and tennis courts, playgrounds, football fields and walking paths. The RecPlex is home to a fitness center, indoor walking trails, racquetball courts, a gymnasium and much more. Lions Memorial Park offers a wave pool, a dance studio and an ice skating rink. In addition, the Mount Prospect Park District has two partner districts-Prospect Heights and River Trails. With three park districts and countless classes, programs and facilities to choose from, Mount Prospect residents can always find something fun to do.

Education is another high priority in the village. Local students are served by several excellent public school districts, including Mount Prospect Public School District 57, Community Consolidated District 59 and High School District 214. Prospect High School’s acclaimed Marching Knights have performed internationally. In addition, Montessori and parochial schools can be found throughout the community. Numerous colleges and universities are nearby, and even more can be found within driving distance in Chicago.

Additional educational opportunities are offered through the Mount Prospect Historical Society and the Mount Prospect Public Library. Maintained by the historical society are the Dietrich Friedrichs House Museum and the Historic and Sensory Gardens, which give visitors a glimpse of village life in the early 20th century.

Transportation in and around Mount Prospect is convenient and easily accessible. The village is strategically located along the Union Pacific Metra line, which offers trains to Chicago. In addition, O’Hare International Airport is just six miles away. Bus service is available and the village is close to interstates 294 and 90 and several state routes.

Mount Prospect’s economy is thriving. The village is home to businesses ranging from small retail establishments to Fortune 500 companies. The 300-acre Kensington Business Center is home to several high-profile corporations. The center’s park-like setting, picnic areas, 12 miles of winding jogging trails and landscaped lakes have earned it a reputation as one of the most attractive business locations in the Chicago metropolitan area.

The Village of Mount Prospect features the charm and personality of a small town just minutes from a world-renowned metropolitan area. This thriving community is an ideal location in which to work, play, shop, live and raise a family.