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Ela is a village located in Lake County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,512 at the 2010 census. Ela was incorporated in 1958.

Population

According to the Wikipedia page for Ela, the village had a population of 1,512 residents as of the 2010 census. This was an increase from 1, spreading over 0.64 square miles of land. Ela has seen steady population growth since its incorporation in 1958 when the population was just 469 residents.

History

The area that is now Ela Township was first settled in the 1830s by immigrants from New England. The Lake County website notes that the early economy was based around agriculture with farmers growing grains like wheat and corn. Over time Ela also became home to dairy farms and orchards.

In 1958 the residents of Ela Township voted to incorporate as a village. This allowed Ela to make improvements to services like road maintenance. Incorporation also gave Ela more control over future development and zoning laws.

Economy and Major Employers

Today Ela's economy continues to be driven by local business rather than large employers. The downtown area along Route 12 features a hardware store, restaurant, post office and other small businesses. Many residents commute to neighboring communities like Lake Zurich for work.

Some of the major employers located right in Ela include:

In addition, the Pablo Center manufacturing company has a facility located at 285 Rockland Rd in Ela.

Landmarks

Paulus Park

One of Ela's best known landmarks is the lovely Paulus Park which offers 38 acres of outdoor space including playgrounds, ball fields, walking paths and more. Paulus Park is located at 200 South Rand Road in Lake Zurich.

Paulus Park
200 S Rand Rd, Lake Zurich, IL 60047

Ela Township Community Center

The Ela Township Community Center is located right in the heart of Ela at 435 Bernard Dr. This facility offers banquet hall rentals, meeting rooms, and hosts many community events throughout the year.

Ela Township Community Center
435 Bernard Dr, Lake Zurich, IL 60047

Ela Historical Society & Museum

To learn more about Ela's history, visit the Ela Historical Society & Museum located at 360 Grand Canyon Parkway. The museum houses artifacts, photographs, newspapers and other archives preserving the story of Ela's past.

Ela Historical Society & Museum
360 Grand Canyon Pkwy, Lake Zurich, IL 60047

Public Transportation

Ela is served by the Pace Bus system which provides public transportation options to many suburbs of Chicago. Nearby routes include:

Pace has stops throughout Ela allowing residents to access public transit for commuting or errands. Schedules and fare info can be found on the Pace Bus website.

Lake County Info

Ela is located in Lake County, Illinois. The Lake County government center address is:

18 N. County Street
Waukegan, IL 60085

Lake County offers services for residents including health clinics, veterans assistance, park districts, waste management, and more. Ela residents vote for Lake County elected officials and pay Lake County taxes.

School Districts

Ela is served by Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95. The district website is www.lz95.org. District 95 operates:

In addition, Ela residents have the option to attend Ela Area Public Library District schools. The Ela Area Public Library website is eapld.org.

Local Resources

Here are some additional local resources for Ela residents:

GPS Coordinates for Ela, IL

Here are GPS coordinates for 3 landmarks in Ela:

Map of Ela, Illinois




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