Map of Marengo city, Illinois

Marengo is a city in McHenry County, Illinois, United States on the Kishwaukee River. It lies approximately 60 miles west northwest of Chicago. Per the 2020 census, the population was 7,568.

Marengo city overview:
Name:	Marengo city
LSAD Code:	25
LSAD Description:	city (suffix)
State:	Illinois
County:	McHenry County
Founded:	1835
Elevation:	833 ft (254 m)
Total Area:	8.90 sq mi (23.06 km²)
Land Area:	8.90 sq mi (23.06 km²)
Water Area:	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Total Population:	7,568
Population Density:	850.15/sq mi (328.25/km²)
ZIP code:	60152
Area code:	815
FIPS code:	1746786
Website:	www.cityofmarengo.com

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History

Marengo was first named Pleasant Grove after a grove of trees near the town site. The present name commemorates the Battle of Marengo. A post office named Marengo was established in 1844.

In the early morning of June 11, 2017, at around 4:50 A.M., a house in the northwest suburbs exploded. The gas explosion set four houses on fire and damaged 50 more, nearly 20 of which were deemed “unlivable.” Despite the extensive damage, no fatalities or serious injuries occurred; only two people were reported to have suffered minor injuries.