Includes the following communities
Melrose Park (Chicago), Cook Co., Illinois
River Grove (Chicago), Cook Co., Illinois
History
The Chicago suburb of Melrose Park was founded in 1882. Many Volga German families settled in and around Melrose Park.
Congregations
Notable Individuals
External Links
Melrose Park, Illinois (Wikipedia)
The following Volga German families settled in and around Melrose Park:
Amen
Colonies
Map showing the location of Melrose Park in the Chicago metropolitan area.
Source: Melrose Park, Illinois (Wikipedia)
41.9, -87.85
Volga Colonies
Migrated From
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