At A Glance
Population (2004 Estimate)
Crown Point: 21,822
Lake County:
Location
Crown Point is in northwestern Indiana, 45 miles southeast of Chicago and 145 miles north of Indianapolis.
Beginnings
Crown Point was founded in 1834 when Solon Robinson and his family staked claim to a tract of prairie land, becoming the area’s first settlers. The community was incorporated in 1868.
For More Information
Greater Crown Point Chamber of Commerce
Additional Facts and Stats Articles
Fast FactsEconomic Profile (PDF)
Community Profile (PDF)