The triangle which is the WFG is surrounded by... Army Trail Road which follows an Indian Trail used by early settlers. As it's name suggests, Army Trail Road was also the route General Winfield Scott's troops used during the Black Hawk War.
Illinois Route 25 was extended from Elgin south to Saint Charles in 1830. At one time Illinois Route 25 ran along side the Elgin-Aurora Southern Trolley line. Trolley lines were in place as early as 1896 and sections of the line lasted until about 1935.
The Saint Charles Country Club, since opening in 1924, is the premier private Club for families in the Fox River Valley.
A beautiful property became a neighborhood...
When noted developer Hank Harrison purchased the property in 1988, he selected this site for its heavily wooded, rolling terrain and access to city services. When asked to provide more information Mr. Harrison said, "The elevation changes about 80 feet within the neighborhood. I elected to locate streets along the ridges so homes might have walkout basements and exceptional views." Soon after purchasing the property, Mr. Harrison conducted a lot lottery for a select number of highly reputable builders, followed by groundbreaking in 1990. The WFG was developed in three phases resulting in a total of 94 residences.
