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Village of South Holland

16226 Wausau Avenue
708-210-2900

Fertile lands and abundant catfish, sun fish, pike, and black bass from the Calumet River drew the Potawatomi and Miami Indian tribes to the area.
The local surrounding area is part of the Northwest Territory.
The area is transferred to the Illinois Territory.
Illinois becomes the 21st state of the United States.
South Holland is incorporated into a Village under the statutes of the State of Illinois.
South Holland's population is 22,105.
Gouwens Park & Sports Complex is constructed.
South Holland celebrates its Centennial with many events celebrating its heritage all year long.
South Holland is ranked #5 out of 138 Chicagoland communities as one of the best places to live in the metropolitan area.
The US Census reports South Holland's population at 22,147.
The South Holland Community Center opens to the public.


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