The Naper Homestead is a new park built at the location of our founder's home where he settled in July of 1831. The property is at the corner of Jefferson and Mill streets in downtown Naperville, Illinois.

In July of 2011, construction began to build this park and in November a ribbon cutting opened it to the public. Naper's statue is the finishing touch on the park, and it was installed August 9, 2013. 

A dedication and unveiling was held on August 23.

On these pages are chronicled the construction of the park and show some of its features, but by all means come visit and stand amidst our town's origins.

• Read The Arrival, from Ruth By Lake And Prairie 
• See Photos of the construction, dedications
• Learn About Kate Gingold, author of the book that tells the homesteading story

Available in softcover or e-book