In 1840, Deerfield Township was known by the name of Leclair. What you know as “Deerfield” was originally settled in 1835. The name Deerfield was given to it around 1849 or 1850 when townships were being formed in Lake County. Deerfield was named for Deerfield, Massachusetts, and also because of the deer abounding in this area.

Deerfield, Illinois
School and Community Information

Deerfield, Illinois

• Deerfield - http://www.deerfield-il.org/

Deerfield Schools:

• Deerfield District 109 - http://www.dps109.org/
• College of Lake County - http://www.clcillinois.edu/index.asp
• Deerfield High School- http://www.d113.lake.k12.il.us/dhs/

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