BATAVIA, p. t. Kane co., Ill., 184 ms. N. of Springfield; from W. 755 ms. Pop. 892. (Fanning's, 1853)
BATAVIA Kane county, is an incorporated town of considerable importance, on the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy railroad, at its junction with Fox river, 36 miles from Chicago, and 2 from Geneva, the county seat. Its location is exceedingly healthy. The river affords the best water power in the state, and at this point is spanned by a substantial stone bridge, with six arches. The town is built on and surrounded by an extensive ledge of stone, affording an abundance of building material, which is shipped to various points by railroad. They have here five churches, six schools and an institute, three factories, three large blacksmith shops, and two good hotels. The facilities which are offered has induced a large amount of wealth and enterprise to centre here, and the whole appearance of the town indicates one of health and prosperity. Population, 4,600. A. M. Moore, Postmaster. (Hawes' Illinois State Gazetteer..., 1859)