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49-804: The moraine was formed during the Crown Point Phase of the Wisconsin glaciation . At this time the glacier covering the area had grown thin, so it was restrained by dolomite rock layers in the Lake Michigan basin. Where the glacier stopped, glacial till and sand was deposited, creating the hills of the moraine. After the Valparaiso Moraine was formed, the glacier retreated and formed the Tinley Moraine . Many towns in northwest Indiana and northeast Illinois are named after

98-641: A US$ 500 project to build a new wooden county courthouse in Crown Point, and the legislature was delighted to designate it as the county seat. It was not until 1868 that Crown Point was incorporated as a city. In 1878, construction began on a new, larger county court house and clock tower. This new court house, now known as the Grand Old Lady , was built in the center of town and became the dominant feature of Crown Point (further additions to this courthouse would be made from 1907 to 1928). Campaigning for

147-467: A historic grandstand near the retired swimming area at Fancher Lake. The Crown Point Bridge , an 85-foot, single span Burr Arch Truss bridge, is the county's only covered bridge. It was originally built in 1878 near Milroy in Rush County and relocated to the northwest area of the fairgrounds over a gully in 1933. The Lake County Fair, the 2nd-largest county fair in the state of Indiana, is held on

196-438: A household in the county was $ 37,218, and the median income for a family was $ 42,823. Males had a median income of $ 32,635 versus $ 23,645 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 16,183. About 7.40% of families and 10.90% of the population were below the poverty line , including 14.00% of those under age 18 and 8.70% of those age 65 or over. The county government operates the jail , maintains rural roads, operates

245-697: Is 670 feet (200 m) to 800 feet (240 m) in near the St. Joseph River and north to the Allegan and Van Buren county line. In Allegan County the moraine has its greatest variation. The highest point is 900 feet (270 m), while the low point near the Kalamazoo River is a little above 700 feet (210 m). The drift across the Valparaiso moraine and outwash plains is the result of repetitive ice advances and intervening recessions. This drift and

294-596: Is a county in the U.S. state of Michigan . As of the 2020 Census , the population was 66,614. The county is geographically located in the West Michigan region of the Lower Peninsula . The county seat is Stanton , and the largest city is Greenville . The county is named for General Marquis Louis-Joseph de Montcalm , military commander of French troops during the French and Indian War . The county

343-644: Is less than 15 miles (24 km) and at its closest approach is only about 6 miles (9.7 km) from Lake Michigan . The system is from 5 miles (8.0 km) or 6 miles (9.7 km) up to nearly 20 miles (32 km). It is narrowest in LaPorte County, Indiana and widest in Lake County, Indiana . In northern Illinois the moraines merge into a composite moraine, including parts of earlier stages.. The Valparaiso morainic system in Michigan includes

392-526: Is prominently situated in the center of Crown Point, which is commonly referred to simply as the square. The first portion of the court house was erected in 1878, with portions being added on all the way up to 1928. Inside the "Grand Old Lady", there are gift shops,a record shop, and a museum which is located on the second floor. The Lake County Fairgrounds are located near the southern portion of Crown Point. The fairgrounds include historic brick exhibition buildings, tree covered hills, rambling walking paths and

441-727: Is to the headwaters of the Fox River in Waukesha County , west of Milwaukee . The moraine angles to the south and east, reaching the headwaters of the Des Plaines River west of Kenosha, Wisconsin , in the county of the same name. The moraine forms a major portion of the eastern divide of the Fox River Basin and then the western bank of the Des Plaines River. The moraine continues southward along

490-674: The Los Angeles Times . The Walter Allman House , Wellington A. Clark House , Crown Point Courthouse Square Historic District , Lake County Courthouse , Lake County Tuberculosis Sanatorium, Nurses Home and Superintendent's House , Lake County Sheriff's House and Jail , Albert Maack House , and William Whitaker Landscape and House are listed on the National Register of Historic Places . Locally designated residential historic districts include: On March 3, 1934, FBI "Public Enemy #1" John Dillinger escaped from

539-980: The Atlantic Ocean via the Saint Lawrence River , while water run-off on the other side of the moraine flows into tributaries of the Mississippi River , which eventually flows into the Gulf of Mexico . The moraine divide was breached at the Chicago Portage gap by a canal beginning in the mid-19th century. The Valparaiso Moraine formed as the first major moraine of the Cary substage of the Wisconsin Glacial period (10,000-50,000 years before present). There are three minor moraines that have been identified in northeastern Illinois,

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588-618: The Kalamazoo Moraine is of the same time period. It is the result of the Saginaw lobe of the Laurentian glacier . Glacial features, north to south from Lake Michigan: 41°30′37″N 87°3′29″W  /  41.51028°N 87.05806°W  / 41.51028; -87.05806 Crown Point, Indiana Crown Point is a city in and the county seat of Lake County , Indiana , United States . The population

637-573: The Mississippi River . The moraine then turns northeast, passing just north of La Porte, Indiana , through the county of the same name. Upon entering Michigan the moraine forms much of the shoreline of Lake Michigan northward through St. Joseph . From here northward the moraine angles more eastward, missing Holland and passing through Grand Rapids , finally ending in a mingling of inter-lobe moraines about 50 miles (80 km) northwest of Grand Rapids in Montcalm County . The inner border

686-647: The Valparaiso Moraine . According to the 2010 census, Crown Point has a total area of 17.725 square miles (45.91 km ), of which 17.71 square miles (45.87 km ) (or 99.92%) is land and 0.015 square miles (0.04 km ) (or 0.08%) is water. Crown Point is situated approximately 40 miles southeast of Chicago's Loop . The estimated racial makeup of the city was 85.9% White , 8.0% African American , 0.1% Native American , 2.0% Asian , 2.6% from other races , and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were estimated to be 6.2% of

735-496: The census of 2010, there were 27,317 people, 10,394 households, and 7,001 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,542.5 inhabitants per square mile (595.6/km ). There were 10,976 housing units at an average density of 619.8 per square mile (239.3/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 88.2% White , 6.3% African American , 0.2% Native American , 1.8% Asian , 1.9% from other races , and 1.6% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.1% of

784-473: The "Marriage Mill". Many famous people came to Crown Point to marry, including Tom Mix , Rudolph Valentino , Muhammad Ali , and Jackson 5 patriarch Joseph Jackson and their wives. Certain online sources claim that Ronald Reagan and Jane Wyman were married in Crown Point. But Reagan and Wyman were married in Glendale, California , according to sources such as Fox News , The Washington Post , and

833-585: The "escape-proof" (as it was dubbed by local authorities at the time) Lake County Jail, which was guarded by many police and national guardsmen. Dillinger apparently escaped while brandishing a hand-carved wooden gun blackened with shoe polish, although this was disputed by some witnesses. Dillinger further embarrassed the city, as well as the 42-year-old female sheriff Lillian Holley , by driving off in her brand new V-8 Ford . The press augmented her chagrin with such headlines as: "Slim woman, mother of twins, controlled Dillinger as sheriff." Incensed, Holley declared at

882-440: The 2010 American Community Survey estimate. 96.4% spoke only English at home, while 2.1% spoke Spanish . There were 22,079 households, out of which 35.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.80% were married couples living together, 9.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.70% were non-families. 21.90% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.20% had someone living alone who

931-684: The Crown Point Community School Corporation: Private schools: Private Colleges: Public library: The city has a lending library, the Crown Point Community Public Library with two branches. Gary Public Transportation Corporation provides bus service along the 93rd Avenue corridor; with plans to expand bus service within the city along the Broadway corridor from 93rd Avenue to the north terminating at US-231 to

980-516: The Des Plaines River following the route of the modern Tri-State Tollway ( I-294 ) around the west side of Chicago . Where the Des Plaines River bends to the west and forms the Illinois River , the moraine angles south and east, continuing along I-294 towards Chicago Heights . In this area, the moraine has widened out towards the south and east, becoming a broad plain covering large portions of Will and Kankakee counties. Turning eastward,

1029-696: The Minooka, Rockdale, and Manhattan. Within the arc created by the Valparaiso Moraine are two younger Cary substage moraines of the Tinley Moraine and the Lake Border Moraine . Younger still is the Port Huron system, which occurs in the northern portion of the Lake Michigan Basin. The Cary substage dates to around 30,000 years before present. The Valparaiso system includes five moraines north of Chicago. The most northerly reach

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1078-528: The Valparaiso Moraine or the Tinley Moraine. The moraine itself was named after the city of Valparaiso, Indiana where the moraine is at its highest and the city lies on the moraine. As part of the continental divide , many creeks or rivulets have their origin source in the Valparaiso Moraine. Water on one side of the moraine flows into Lake Michigan, through the Great Lakes , and eventually into

1127-403: The average family size was 3.01. In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.5% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males. The median income for a household in the city

1176-427: The city. The population density was 1,191.7 inhabitants per square mile (460.1/km ). There were 8,166 housing units at an average density of 491.3 per square mile (189.7/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 95.32% White , 1.41% African American , 0.18% Native American , 0.98% Asian , 0.04% Pacific Islander , 1.02% from other races , and 1.04% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.00% of

1225-630: The county. The population density was 86 people per square mile (33 people/km ). There were 25,900 housing units at an average density of 37 per square mile (14/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 94.83% White , 2.17% Black or African American , 0.60% Native American , 0.26% Asian , 0.05% Pacific Islander , 0.64% from other races , and 1.46% from two or more races. 2.28% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 25.5% were of English ancestry, 22.5% were of German ancestry, 9.5% were of Irish ancestry, 6.0% were of Dutch ancestry and 5.7% were of Danish ancestry according to

1274-650: The drift from the previous ice sheets of the Illinoian and Iowan glacial periods are present across northeastern Illinois and northwestern Indiana. The early Wisconsin drift are similar to that of the Valparaiso drift that identification of each period is not currently possible. Moraine Nature Preserve is located north of Valparaiso, Indiana , east of State Route 49 and south of US Route 6 on County Road 750 North (Meska Rd). Indiana Department of Natural Resources maintains 809 acres (327 ha). The preserve has numerous trails through rolling ridges and steep hills left by

1323-565: The fairgrounds each year in early August for 10 days. The Lake County Fair always boasts monster trucks, demolition derby, and an entire arena for horse shows. The Corn Roast and the Taste of Crown Point, annual festivals featuring food and entertainment, are held downtown around the historic courthouse. There are also parades held on Memorial Day , Independence Day, and St. Patrick's Day. Montcalm County, Michigan Montcalm County ( / ˈ m ɒ n t k ɔː l m / MONT -kawlm )

1372-457: The film. The shoot took three days to complete and involved a number of scenes inside the former Sheriff's house and jail. A scene was constructed for filming the exterior. Depp was on the set for all three days and stayed late into the evenings each night to shake hands with hundreds of fans who stood for hours to see him and the film shoot. The movie was released in June 2009. Crown Point lies on

1421-407: The first Cobe Trophy automobile race, won by Louis Chevrolet in 1909. The Old Lake County Courthouse was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974, and the new Lake County Government Center opened on the north side of the city the next year. Because Crown Point had no waiting period for marriage licenses, the city became a popular place for couples to marry; it became known as

1470-733: The former chief of police . The city council consists of seven members. Five are elected from individual districts. Two are elected at-large. Crown Point residents who live in Center Township are served by the Crown Point Community School Corporation . Residents who live in Ross Township are served by the Merrillville Community School Corporation . Public schools in Crown Point are administered by

1519-626: The glaciers. The area includes potholes and a shallow pond . It is covered by a mature beech-maple forest on the high ground and buttonbush and black willow in the ravines, potholes and near the pond. The Lake Erie basin has two moraines of the same age as the Valparaiso Moraine, the Mississinewa Moraine and the Union Moraine. These moraines formed from the Lake Erie Lobe of the continental glacier. In Michigan

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1568-618: The inner border there is usually a rise of 100 feet (30 m) or more. In some places of 200 feet (61 m) or more. The crest in Illinois ranges from about 750 feet (230 m) to 900 feet (270 m) above sea level. The highest point is near Lake Zurich , in southern Lake County . The lowest is on the Des Plaines River , in Will County . In Indiana the crest ranges from 750 feet (230 m) in Lake County to nearly 900 feet (270 m) in LaPorte County . The Michigan section

1617-473: The major local courts, keeps files of deeds and mortgages, maintains vital records , administers public health regulations, and participates with the state in the provision of welfare and other social services. The county board of commissioners controls the budget but has only limited authority to make laws or ordinances. In Michigan, most local government functions — police and fire, building and zoning, tax assessment, street maintenance, etc. — are

1666-410: The moraine enters Indiana. The moraine is 17 miles (27 km) wide as it passes through Lake County, Indiana , covering nearly half of the county's midsection. As it passes through Porter County, Indiana , it is under the city of Valparaiso , from which it derives its name. Through Indiana, the moraine forms a "continental divide" between the drainage of the Great Lakes and the Gulf of Mexico by

1715-555: The morainic belt along Lake Michigan , from the Grand River Valley south. In places it consists of two or more ridges. These ridges coalesce and separate repeatedly. In northern Van Buren County it becomes associated with the Saginaw moraine . The moraine runs between 650 feet (200 m) and 690 feet (210 m) above sea level, or 70 feet (21 m) to 110 feet (34 m) above the surface of Lake Michigan . From

1764-456: The movie Public Enemies at the former county jail facility from which Dillinger escaped. The crime drama is set during The Great Depression with the focus on FBI agent Melvin Purvis ' attempt to stop criminals John Dillinger, Baby Face Nelson , and Pretty Boy Floyd . Christian Bale plays FBI agent Purvis, and Johnny Depp plays Dillinger. Actress Lili Taylor portrayed Sheriff Holley in

1813-403: The northwest. The southern and southwestern parts of Crown Point border some unincorporated areas of Lake County. On October 31, 1834, Solon Robinson and his family became the first settlers to stake a claim in the area that would eventually become Crown Point. In February 1837, Lake County was incorporated, with Liverpool, Indiana , as the county seat. Later that year, Solon Robinson funded

1862-422: The population. The estimated median income for a household in the city in 2013 was $ 63,121 while the mean income for a household in the town was $ 78,090. Additionally, the median income for a family was $ 75,112 and the mean income for a family was $ 90,507. The estimated per capita income for the town was $ 31,177. About 4.3% of families and 7.0% of the population were estimated to be below the poverty line. As of

1911-443: The population. There were 10,394 households, of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.6% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.6% were non-families. 27.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

1960-408: The population. There were 7,824 households, out of which 29.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.1% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% were non-families. 27.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and

2009-471: The presidency of the United States, William Jennings Bryan addressed a crowd from the steps of the courthouse in 1896. In 1897 a crowd of 4,000 gathered to watch a winning harness racing horse bred by noted Chicago theater manager Will J. Davis and his famous wife, contralto Jessie Bartlett Davis . The Davises bred trotters and dogs at their Crown Point farm c. 1885–1917. Crown Point was the site of

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2058-800: The responsibility of individual cities and townships. (information as of August 2019) The county has nine libraries, including the Montcalm Community College Library, Carson City Public Library, Crystal Community Library, Flat River Community Library, Home Township Library, Reynolds Township Library, Richland Township Library, Tamarack District Library, and White Pine Library. The county also has 8 public school districts, including Carson City Crystal Area School District, Central Montcalm Public Schools, Greenville Public Schools, Lakeview Public Schools, Montabella Community Schools , Montcalm Area ISD, Tri County Area Schools, and Vestaburg Community Schools. Finally,

2107-689: The south. These plans are known as the "Livable Broadway Plan" that aims to allow easy travel by public transportation between Gary, Merrillville, and Crown Point and to encourage transit-oriented development at each hub. The first steps of this plan were realized with the Broadway Metro Express . The Pennsylvania Railroad's Chicago to Columbus line and the Erie Lackawanna's Jersey City to Chicago line served Crown Point and had commuter service to and from Chicago. Both rail lines have been abandoned. The old Lake County Court House

2156-501: The time, "If I ever see John Dillinger again, I'll shoot him dead with my own gun. Don't blame anyone else for this escape. Blame me. I have no political career ahead of me and I don't care." Furthermore, Holley made certain the Dillinger name would have no standing in Crown Point up until Holley's death in 1994 at 102. In March 2008, a Universal Studios team, under the direction of Michael Mann , visited Crown Point to film parts of

2205-408: Was $ 52,889, and the median income for a family was $ 64,274. Males had a median income of $ 50,090 versus $ 26,669 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 24,568. About 2.1% of families and 3.7% of the population were below the poverty line , including 3.9% of those under age 18 and 3.2% of those age 65 or over. The government consists of a mayor and a city council. The mayor is Pete Land,

2254-437: Was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.01. The median age in the city was 39.6 years. 21.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.7% were from 25 to 44; 26.9% were from 45 to 64; and 16.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.0% male and 50.0% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 19,806 people, 7,824 households, and 5,359 families residing in

2303-437: Was 33,899 at the 2020 census . The city was incorporated in 1868. On October 31, 1834, Solon Robinson and his family became the first settlers to an area that later became Crown Point. Due to its location, Crown Point is known as the "Hub of Lake County". The city is surrounded by Merrillville to the north, Winfield to the east, Cedar Lake to the southwest, St. John to the west, and unincorporated Schererville to

2352-459: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.65 and the average family size was 3.07. In the county, the population was spread out, with 27.10% under the age of 18, 8.30% from 18 to 24, 30.20% from 25 to 44, 22.30% from 45 to 64, and 12.10% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 105.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.00 males. The median income for

2401-517: Was set off in 1831 and organized in 1850. Montcalm County is part of the Grand Rapids - Kentwood , MI Metropolitan Statistical Area . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 721 square miles (1,870 km ), of which 705 square miles (1,830 km ) is land and 15 square miles (39 km ) (2.1%) is water. As of the census of 2000, there were 61,266 people, 22,079 households, and 16,183 families residing in

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