Category Archives: groves

The Jewel

Posted on May 14, 2011 by David Hammer

For many years Palatine residents drove into Deer Grove to collect wood for their stoves. In 1911 Palatine veterinarian Dr. John Wilson developed a portion of the grove along Quentin Road into a recreational complex called Deer Grove Park. This … Continue reading →

Posted in groves | Tagged cook county forest preserve, deer grove, palatine, PLZ&W RR | Leave a comment

Plum Grove in 1838

Posted on May 7, 2011 by David Hammer

From Palatine drive south on Plum Grove Road sometime and turn right on Old Plum Grove Road. As you travel down the pretty winding lane take a look at the scenery on the left. What you are looking at is … Continue reading →

Posted in groves | Tagged palatine township, Plum Grove, Plum Grove Road, surveys, township survey | Leave a comment