About

First settlers came to the area in 1835, and the areas of Riverdale and Dolton were practically one community until each incorporated in 1892

1850 Riverdale was developed as a farming community by the 1850’s and industries of distilleries, lumber yards, ice houses, cattle pens, barrel makers, and sugar refineries followed.

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Acme Steel Company became a major force in the local economy in 1918.

After World War II, many of the soldiers came to Riverdale, which played a role in the expansion of the village. The railroads became a big part of the village’s progression into the mid 1900’s. Today the CSX and IHB make up two of the village’s largest railroad yards.