Welcome to Lombard, Illinois, the Lilac Village!

In the mid-1830's, early settlers were attracted to Babcock's Grove, (as Lombard was called at the time) by rich farmland; more settlers came when the railroad route westward from Chicago followed the St. Charles Road Trail. In 1927, Colonel William R. Plum bequeathed his home and adjacent lilac gardens to the town as a park and library site. As a result of Colonel Plum's bequest, the Lombard Park District was established by court order in 1927.

A tour of the historic downtown area, within walking distance of the commuter train depot, highlights the significant heritage earlier residents left to contemporary Lombard: the historic Lilacia Park, Lombard Historical Museum, Helen M. Plum Memorial Library as well as the Maple Street Chapel, a historic landmark in the spired Gothic style built as the original First Church of Lombard in 1870.

With many festivals and places of commerce in this gorgeous city, you can be sure that you will pleased and proud to call Lombard, Illinois home! Perfect for raising a family or doing business, you’ll soon find out why Lombard is the envy of Illinois. So come and experience the Lilac Village – a village that is always in bloom!