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DeKalb (/ d ɪ ˈ k æ l b / dih-KALB) is a city in DeKalb County, Illinois, United States. The population was 40,290 at the 2020 census. The city is named after decorated Franconian-French war hero Johann de Kalb, who died during the American Revolutionary War.
- Ellwood House Museum. A leafy residential area not far north of downtown DeKalb is where you’ll find the grand Victorian mansion that Isaac L. Ellwood (1833-1910) commissioned in the late 1870s.
- Downtown DeKalb. You can tell that DeKalb has put a lot of love into its historic central business district, which today is ideal for a stroll, some shopping, live entertainment and dining.
- Egyptian Theatre. One of just a handful of surviving Egyptian Revival theaters in the United States, the Egyptian Theatre in downtown DeKalb remains a popular venue, hosting upwards of 125 events each year.
- Glidden Homestead. A highly influential figure in the history of the American West, Joseph Glidden (1813-1906) was the farmer who invented modern barbed wire in 1873.
City of DeKalb 164 East Lincoln Highway DeKalb, IL 60115 Phone: 815-748-2000 Contact Us Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- NIU Art Museum. Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account. Sneak peak of the Faculty Biennial exhibition on view now through March 18!
- Shabbona Lake State Park. To enjoy amazing natural sceneries and many outdoor recreational activities while visiting DeKalb, head to Shabbona Lake State Park.
- Forge Brewhouse. Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account. Posted by Forge Brewhouse on Wednesday, December 12, 2018. For the best brews in town, check out Forge Brewhouse.
- Whiskey Acres Distilling Co. More than just a tasting room, this distillery is one of the best locations to see how whiskey is made, with some of the finest bourbon and rye ingredients you can find.
DeKalb, city, DeKalb county, north-central Illinois, U.S. It lies on the south branch of the Kishwaukee River, about 60 miles (100 km) west of Chicago. Founded in 1837, it was called Buena Vista and then Huntley’s Grove (for city founder Russell Huntley of New York) until the 1850s, when it was.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Mar 20, 2019 · Things to Do in DeKalb, Illinois: See Tripadvisor's 2,983 traveler reviews and photos of DeKalb tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in July. We have reviews of the best places to see in DeKalb. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.
DeKalb County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. As of the 2020 United States census, the population was 100,420. Its county seat is Sycamore. DeKalb County is part of the Chicago–Naperville–Elgin, IL–IN–WI Metropolitan Statistical Area.
