About Sandwich

Sandwich is a city in DeKalb and Kendall counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. It has a population of approximately 7,000 residents. Sandwich is known for its annual Sandwich Fair, which is one of the oldest continuing county fairs in Illinois. The Fair is held every year on the Wednesday through Sunday after Labor Day and draws over 100,000 visitors each year.

Sandwich is also home to a number of other attractions, including the Sandwich Opera House and the Sandwich Historical Society Museum. The city is also home to a number of businesses and industries, including manufacturing, agriculture, and retail.

Here are some other fun facts to know about Sandwich, IL:

• Sandwich was founded in 1858 by Wentworth Warren.
• The city was named after Sandwich, New Hampshire, Warren’s hometown.
• Sandwich is located approximately 60 miles west of Chicago and 30 miles southeast of DeKalb.
• Sandwich is home to the Sandwich Community Unit School District 430, which serves approximately 2,000 students.