Therefore, this area, known previously as the Dwyer Settlement and Oak Hill, became Rockland, the only stop between Highland Park and Waukegan.

Rockland had a post office and general store on Mawman Avenue with a small school and church located west of the tracks near Green Bay Road.

In 1875, a group of Methodist ministers led by Solomon Thatcher of River Forest purchased 100 acres of lakefront property from Ben Cloes, the youngest son of the first settlers.

The Association planned a resort that would provide not only religious activities but also social, cultural, educational and recreational programs.

From the beginning, the Camp Meeting was successful at bringing in well-known personalities of the time, such as Frances Willard and Mrs. Rutherford B. Hayes.

Summer visitors were attracted to Lake Bluff to enjoy the beach and ravines and participate in the Camp Meeting activities.

During the First World War, Lake Bluff was proclaimed the "most patriotic small town in America" for the efforts of the residents in supporting the Red Cross and purchasing an ambulance to send to France.

In the 1920s, Lake Bluff made plans to join the other North Shore suburbs in the race to attract new homes and growing families.

The town is named for the prominent bluff overlooking Lake Michigan that extends across the eastern boundary.

Half of Lake Bluff's land area is residential in nature, while the rest is mainly devoted to parks and recreation.

U.S. Route 41 passes through the western portion of the village, and directly west of Lake Bluff is Interstate 94, both highways providing access for commuters to Chicago or Milwaukee.

The local police station, fire department, and the Village Hall are located on East Center Avenue.

Lake Bluff Middle School was renovated in 2016[19] with two new classroom wings, a new library, cafeteria, and a Makerspace.

This includes group tours of the town led by residents dressed as ghouls who tell stories about creepy occurrences in the past.

[20] Every year there are many cultural events on the Village Green including a Veterans Day flag raising ceremony, Gazebo lighting (Christmas), and a farmers' market every Friday in the summer.

The parade features many organizations and entertainers, including a performance by synchronized lawnmower, the local Boy Scout Troop, and various other associations from around the North Shore.