What is now the Village of New Lenox was first settled in the late 1820s, in the area of Gouger crossing (Route 30 and Gouger Road) and it was called VanHorne Point. New Lenox Township was established when Will County was created in 1852 with the building of the Rock Island Railroad between Chicago and Rock Island, Illinois. Continue reading to learn more.
New Lenox is a village in central Will County, Illinois, United States. It is a Southwest suburb of Chicago. The village population was 27,214 as of the 2020 census. Discover the Village's history, geography, demographics, economy, government, culture, and much more.