Laboratory/Blood Testing Centers
Evanston, IL
Lab/Blood Testing Centers
Evanston, IL
Accredited Drug Testing in Evanston, Illinois provides confidential laboratory analyzed testing services at our Evanston, IL testing locations for medical and personal testing purposes for health, prevention and early detection of diseases. Patients can directly schedule a laboratory test including blood and urinalysis at multiple laboratory/blood testing centers in Evanston, Illinois and the surrounding areas. Same day service is available and most testing centers in the Evanston, IL area are within minutes of your home or office.
800 Austin St, East Tower Ste 457 0.8 miles
Evanston, IL 60202
4709 W. Golf, Suite 806 2.9 miles
Skokie, IL 60076
2300 W PETERSON AVE 3.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60659
6140 N BROADWAY ST 3.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60660
5961 N LINCOLN AVE UNIT 2 3.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60659
4801 W Peterson Ave Ste 205, 4.7 miles
Chicago, IL 60646
8125 RIVER DR STE 102 5.0 miles
MORTON GROVE, IL 60053
6449 DEMPSTER ST 5.0 miles
MORTON GROVE, IL 60053
1 KRAFT CT 5.8 miles
GLENVIEW, IL 60025
4757 W MONTROSE AVE 6.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60641
4211 N CICERO AVE 6.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60641
4126 N Milwaukee Ave, 6.7 miles
Chicago, IL 60641
3000 N. Halsted, Suite 604 7.5 miles
Chicago, IL 60657
6191 N CANFIELD AVE 7.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60631
2591 Compass Rd Ste 110, 7.7 miles
Glenview, IL 60026
7742 W HIGGINS RD 7.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60631
2868 N BROADWAY ST 7.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60657
2601 COMPASS RD, STE 130 7.8 miles
GLENVIEW NAS, IL 60026
2800 N Sheridan Rd Ste G1, 7.9 miles
Chicago, IL 60657
8630 W GOLF RD 8.0 miles
NILES, IL 60714
1600 Dempster St Ste 218, 8.0 miles
Park Ridge, IL 60068
2400 N. Ashland Ave Suite 100 8.1 miles
Chicago, IL 60614
3101 N HARLEM AVE LOWER LEVEL 8.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60634
2150 PFINGSTEN RD STE 3000 9.0 miles
GLENVIEW, IL 60026
2150 PFINGSTEN RD 9.0 miles
GLENVIEW, IL 60026
4900 N CUMBERLAND AVE 9.0 miles
NORRIDGE, IL 60706
4830 N Cumberland Ave Ste 9 9.1 miles
Norridge, IL 60706
1520 N DAMEN AVE 9.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60622
1431 N Western Ave Ste 137, 9.2 miles
Chicago, IL 60622
7107 W BELMONT AVE 9.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60634
1460 N Halsted St Ste 201, 9.4 miles
Chicago, IL 60642
1044 N FRANCISCO AVE 9.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60622
2333 N HARLEM AVE STE 100 10.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60707
1030 W CHICAGO AVE 10.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60642
100 N RIVER RD 10.2 miles
DES PLAINES, IL 60016
219 W CHICAGO AVE 10.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60654
7230 W NORTH AVE STE 106B 10.7 miles
ELMWOOD PARK, IL 60707
233 E ERIE ST STE 602 10.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60611
311 N ABERDEEN ST STE 100B 10.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60607
1230 W LAKE ST 10.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60607
676 N SAINT CLAIR ST STE 900 11.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60611
835 S WOLCOTT AVE STE E144 11.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60612
537 N HARVEY AVE 11.1 miles
OAK PARK, IL 60302
605 ACADEMY DR 11.2 miles
NORTHBROOK, IL 60062
36 W RANDOLPH ST STE 705 11.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60601
300 E RANDOLPH ST CL404 11.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60601
614 W MONROE ST 11.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60661
111 N Wabash Ave Ste 1514, 11.4 miles
Chicago, IL 60602
55 E WASHINGTON ST STE 2500 11.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60602
600 W ADAMS ST 11.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60661
300 W ADAMS ST STE 835 11.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60606
O'Hare International Airport Terminal 2 11.6 miles
Chicago, IL 60666
4200 MANNHEIM RD 11.7 miles
SCHILLER PARK, IL 60176
306 ERA DR 11.9 miles
NORTHBROOK, IL 60062
413 S HARVEY AVE 12.0 miles
OAK PARK, IL 60302
811 S STATE ST STE B 12.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60605
10137 GRAND AVE 12.4 miles
FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131
1214 Brownwood Ste B 12.7 miles
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
610 S Maple Ave, Ste 5800 12.7 miles
Oak Park, IL 60304
1060 S ELMHURST RD 12.9 miles
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056
2380 S ELMHURST RD 12.9 miles
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056
Fitness Department, 12.9 miles
Melrose Park, IL 60101
1225 W LAKE ST STE 101 13.1 miles
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
2361 Reliable Parkway 13.4 miles
Chicago, IL 60686
2393 Reliable Parkway 13.4 miles
Chicago, IL 60686
1983 N MANNHEIM RD 13.5 miles
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
2200 LANDMEIER RD STE 2200 13.5 miles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
544A W DUNDEE RD 13.5 miles
WHEELING, IL 60090
5601 W CERMAK RD 13.7 miles
CICERO, IL 60804
2600 S Michigan Ave 13.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
2907 S WABASH AVE STE 100 14.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
3201 S WALLACE ST 14.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
1830 JARVIS AVE 14.0 miles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
1240 IL ROUTE 83 14.1 miles
BENSENVILLE, IL 60106
3145 S ASHLAND AVE STE 110 14.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60608
2929 S ELLIS AVE 14.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60616
3316 S ASHLAND AVE 14.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60608
REMIT ONLY: DEPT 77-6478 14.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60678
75 REMITTANCE DR STE 1660 14.6 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60675
7222 W CERMAK RD 14.7 miles
NORTH RIVERSIDE, IL 60546
2615 HARRISON ST 14.8 miles
BELLWOOD, IL 60104
1450 Busch Pkwy, 15.1 miles
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
3040 SOUTHCREEK LANE 15.2 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
565 N YORK ST 15.5 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
605 W CENTRAL RD STE 101 15.5 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
902 W DUNDEE RD RIDGE PLAZA 15.6 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60004
800 W CENTRAL RD 15.7 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
321 W LAKE ST STE C 15.8 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
1100 W. Central Rd., Suite 402 15.8 miles
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
15 S MCHENRY RD 15.9 miles
BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089
1200 S YORK RD Center for Health 16.3 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
121 SOUTH WILKE RD, #405 16.4 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
126 BIESTERFIELD RD 16.5 miles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
650 W 51ST ST 16.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60609
533 W North Ave, LL Suite 50 16.8 miles
Elmhurst, IL 60126
5525 S PULASKI RD FL 3 17.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60629
3060 W SALT CREEK LN STE 110 17.3 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
303 W LAKE ST 17.4 miles
ADDISON, IL 60101
5709 S. Loomis Blvd 17.4 miles
Chicago, IL 60636
2450 WOLF RD STE I 17.4 miles
WESTCHESTER, IL 60154
4940 S CICERO AVE 17.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60638
1411 MCHENRY RD STE 103 17.7 miles
BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089
155 E BRUSH HILL RD 17.8 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
125 N LA GRANGE RD 17.8 miles
LA GRANGE, IL 60525
5841 S MARYLAND AVE 18.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60637
1545 HICKS RD 18.0 miles
ROLLING MEADOWS, IL 60008
50 S NORTHWEST HWY 18.3 miles
PALATINE, IL 60074
1375 E SCHAUMBURG RD 18.3 miles
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60194
639 W NORTH AVE 18.4 miles
VILLA PARK, IL 60181
770 E Dundee Rd 18.4 miles
Palatine, IL 60074
1339 W LAKE ST 18.5 miles
ADDISON, IL 60101
5015 W 65TH ST 18.6 miles
BEDFORD PARK, IL 60638
808 E Woodfield Rd Ste 400, 18.9 miles
Schaumburg, IL 60173
565 Lakeview Pkwy Ste 100, 19.0 miles
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
4949 EUCLID AVE 19.1 miles
PALATINE, IL 60067
6500 W 65TH ST 19.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60638
337 W. Northwest Highway, 19.4 miles
Palatine, IL 60067
207 Waukegan Rd Ste 207, 19.4 miles
Lake Bluff, IL 60044
5101 WILLOW SPRINGS RD 19.7 miles
LA GRANGE, IL 60525
371 West Northwest Highway 19.7 miles
Palatine, IL 60067
6 E PHILLIP RD 19.7 miles
VERNON HILLS, IL 60061
519 S ROSELLE RD 20.1 miles
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60193
129 W SAINT CHARLES RD 20.1 miles
LOMBARD, IL 60148
1974 E 73RD ST 20.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60649
9532 EAGLE WAY 20.2 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60678
303 E Army Trail Rd, Ste 111 20.3 miles
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
6170 JOLIET RD 20.4 miles
COUNTRYSIDE, IL 60525
361 W GOLF RD 20.5 miles
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60195
130 S MAIN ST 1ST FL IMMEDIATE CARE OCC HEALTH 20.6 miles
LOMBARD, IL 60148
211 E ARMY TRAIL RD 20.6 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
273 E ARMY TRAIL RD 20.6 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
40 S CLAY ST STE 100E 20.8 miles
HINSDALE, IL 60521
701 WINTHROP AVE 20.9 miles
GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL 60139
534 CHESTNUT ST, STE 230 20.9 miles
HINSDALE, IL 60521
113 W LAKE ST 21.1 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
6555 WILLOW SPRINGS RD STE 6 21.3 miles
LA GRANGE HIGHLANDS, IL 60525
904B S Milwaukee Ave 21.4 miles
Libertyville, IL 60048
2340 S Highland Ave Ste 330, 21.5 miles
Lombard, IL 60148
8751 S Greenwood Ave Ste 106, 21.7 miles
Chicago, IL 60619
3317 W 95TH ST LOWR LEVEL STE 5 22.1 miles
EVERGREEN PARK, IL 60805
8755 S HARLEM AVE 22.1 miles
BRIDGEVIEW, IL 60455
875 ROOSEVELT RD STE 200 22.4 miles
GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137
5660 W 95TH ST 22.5 miles
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
350 Surryse Rd, 22.8 miles
Lake Zurich, IL 60047
2334A W HIGGINS RD 23.0 miles
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60195
535 PLAINFIELD RD STE C 23.0 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
10242 S VINCENNES AVE 23.1 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60643
245 S GARY AVE STE 101 23.1 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
2500 W Higgins Rd Ste 460, 23.2 miles
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
471 W Army Trail Rd Ste 101, 23.3 miles
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
1555 BARRINGTON RD 23.3 miles
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60169
2615 WASHINGTON ST VISTA CORPORATE HEALTH 23.3 miles
WAUKEGAN, IL 60085
1734 W 105TH ST 23.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60643
900 E 103RD ST 23.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60628
1515 E LAKE ST STE 100 23.6 miles
HANOVER PARK, IL 60133
ONSITE ONLY 24.0 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
10837 S Cicero Ave Ste 310, 24.0 miles
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
117 S COOK ST STE 306 24.1 miles
BARRINGTON, IL 60010
1113 Fairview Ave, 24.2 miles
Westmont, IL 60559
6300 KINGERY HWY STE 404 24.3 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
5533 W 109TH ST STE 103 24.3 miles
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
35 TOWER CT STE E 24.3 miles
GURNEE, IL 60031
15 Tower Court S-170, 24.4 miles
Gurnee, IL 60031
18W125 RODGERS CT 24.5 miles
DARIEN, IL 60561
7421 S CASS AVE 24.7 miles
DARIEN, IL 60561
724 N. Green Bay Road 24.8 miles
Waukegan, IL 60085
Testing services include physician referral, collection of the specimen, complete laboratory analysis and confidential and secure result reporting.
Common Lab/Blood Tests Performed in Evanston, IL Include:
- Lipid/Cholesterol Test
- STD Testing
- Diabetes Testing
- Thyroid Testing
- Hemoglobin A1C Testing
- Complete Blood Count (CBC) Testing
- Hepatitis Testing
- Basic Metabolic Testing
- Liver Function Testing
- Hormone Testing
** Patients who have high insurance deductibles, co-pays or do not have insurance can access important health and wellness testing by scheduling/Ordering a confidential clinical test through Accredited Drug Testing By Phone or On-line.
The process to schedule a lab/blood test in Evanston, Illinois is fast and easy!
Step 1: Schedule/Order your test online at www.accrediteddrugtesting.com/lab-test-order or call our scheduling department at 800-221-4291. You do not need to visit a doctor to order a test.
Step 2: Provide confidential and secure patient information including the type of test, zip code of the location area you would like to take the test, make payment and you will receive a patient registration form by email where you can immediately proceed to the testing center. Same day service is available. Your test registration pass will have the testing location address and hours of operation.
Step 3: After your test has been analyzed by one of our national CLIA and FDA certified laboratories (Quest/ LabCorp) your results will be sent through a confidential, secure and encrypted portal to the email address that you provided. In the event that the test is non-negative, abnormal or other circumstances, a consultation with the referring physician is available.
Blood Testing Evanston, Illinois
A blood test performed in Evanston, IL is a laboratory analysis performed on a blood sample that is usually extracted from a vein in the arm using a hypodermic needle, or via fingerprick. Multiple tests for specific blood components, such as a glucose test or a cholesterol test, are often grouped together into one test panel called a blood panel or blood work. Blood tests are often used in health care to determine physiological and biochemical states, such as disease, mineral content, pharmaceutical drug effectiveness, and organ function. Typical clinical blood panels include a basic metabolic panel or a complete blood count. Blood tests are also used in drug tests to detect drug abuse.
A basic metabolic panel measures sodium, potassium, chloride, bicarbonate, blood urea nitrogen (BUN), magnesium, creatinine, glucose, and sometimes calcium. Tests that focus on cholesterol levels can determine LDL and HDL cholesterol levels, as well as triglyceride levels.
Some tests, such as those that measure glucose or a lipid profile, require fasting (or no food consumption) eight to twelve hours prior to the drawing of the blood sample.
For the majority of tests, blood is usually obtained from the patient's vein. Other specialized tests, such as the arterial blood gas test, require blood extracted from an artery. Blood gas analysis of arterial blood is primarily used to monitor carbon dioxide and oxygen levels related to pulmonary function, but is also used to measure blood pH and bicarbonate levels for certain metabolic conditions.[While the regular glucose test is taken at a certain point in time, the glucose tolerance test involves repeated testing to determine the rate at which glucose is processed by the body.
Laboratory Testing In Evanston, Illinois
Our laboratory testing locations in Evanston, IL provide a wide range of certified laboratory test analysis. Some test results can be affected by certain foods and medications. For this reason, people may be asked to not eat or drink for several hours before a laboratory test or to delay taking medications until after the test.
Common Lab Tests Performed at our Evanston, Illinois Testing Facilities Include:
- Complete Blood Count. This test, also known as a CBC, is the most common blood test performed.
- Prothrombin Time. Also known as PT and Pro Time, this test measures how long it takes blood to clot.
- Basic Metabolic Panel.
- Comprehensive Metabolic Panel.
- Lipid Panel.
- Liver Panel.
- Thyroid Stimulating Hormone.
- Hemoglobin A1C.
All laboratory testing that is performed on humans in the United States (except testing done in clinical trials and other types of human research) is regulated through the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), which were passed by Congress in 1988. The CLIA laboratory certification program is administered by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in conjunction with the FDA and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CLIA ensures that laboratory staff are appropriately trained and supervised and that testing laboratories have quality control programs in place so that test results are accurate and reliable.
STD Testing Evanston, Illinois
Our local Evanston, Illinois STD testing centers provide multiple STD tests for individuals who may have been exposed to or showing symptoms of an STD. Millions of Americans have some form of an STD and our testing is provided in a confidential manner. STD tests may be ordered for one specific type of test or you may order a multiple panel test which includes several STD tests. STD stands for Sexually Transmitted Disease, also known as STI or Sexually Transmitted Infection, meaning that these diseases are most often, but not exclusively, spread by sexual intercourse.
STDs are passed from one person to another through sexual activity which can include vaginal intercourse, anal intercourse and/or anal intercourse. Though not as common, STDs can also be transmitted through intimate physical contact such as heavy petting.
STDs do not always cause symptoms, or they may only cause mild symptoms. This makes it very possible to have an infection and not know it. Therefore, if you are sexually active it is important to get tested at least once a year.
Handy Resources
Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.
- FDA: Drug Testing
Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.
- PDR.net
Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.
- BeSafeRx - FDA
Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.
- SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace
Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.
- Drugs.com
Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.
- Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)
Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.
- Merck Manuals
Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.
- SAMHSA Store
Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.
- National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)
Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.
- CDC: Workplace Health Promotion
CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.
- Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing
General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.
- MedlinePlus: Drug Testing
Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.
- University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia
Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.
- World Health Organization (WHO)
International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.
- Healthline: Drug Testing
Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.
- WebMD: Drug Testing
Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.
- National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)
Provides a vast database of scientific studies, including research on drug testing and its effectiveness.
AI Overview
Laboratory Blood Testing: An Essential Overview
Laboratory blood testing is a fundamental tool in medical diagnostics, offering critical insights into the physiological and pathological conditions of the body. These tests are commonly used to evaluate health, diagnose diseases, and monitor medical treatments. This overview highlights the importance, common types of blood tests, and what individuals can expect during the testing process.
Importance of Blood Testing
Blood tests are vital for early detection and management of diseases. They help in assessing the functioning of various organs such as the liver, kidneys, and thyroid, and are essential in diagnosing conditions like diabetes, anemia, and heart disease. Regular blood testing can aid in the early detection of health issues, allowing for timely intervention.
Common Types of Blood Tests
- Complete Blood Count (CBC): Measures the levels of various blood cells like red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. This test is crucial for diagnosing conditions such as anemia and infections.
- Blood Chemistry Panels: Includes tests such as liver panels, kidney panels, and electrolyte testing which assess the functionality of these organs and electrolyte balance.
- Lipid Panel: Used to determine the levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood, important for assessing heart disease risk.
- Blood Glucose Tests: Measures blood sugar levels to manage and diagnose diabetes.
- Coagulation Panel: Assesses blood clotting ability and can help diagnose clotting disorders or monitor blood thinning medications.
What to Expect During a Blood Test
- Preparation: Some tests require fasting or other specific conditions before sample collection. It's important to follow all preparatory instructions provided by the healthcare provider.
- Collection Process: A healthcare professional will draw blood, usually from a vein in the arm, using a small needle. The process is quick and causes minimal discomfort.
- Results: The time to receive test results can vary depending on the type of test. Results are typically available within a few days and will be discussed with the healthcare provider to interpret what they mean for the individual’s health.
Benefits of Regular Blood Testing
Regular blood testing provides numerous benefits:
- Health Monitoring: Helps track health changes over time, providing insights into how lifestyle, diet, and age affect body functions.
- Disease Management: Essential for managing chronic conditions, allowing adjustments in treatment plans based on test results.
- Preventive Care: Identifies risk factors early, enabling preventive measures to be taken before the onset of more serious conditions.
Laboratory blood testing is a key component in healthcare management, playing a crucial role in diagnosing, monitoring, and preventing diseases. Understanding the types and purposes of various blood tests can help individuals actively participate in their healthcare decisions.
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Local Area Info: Evanston, Illinois
Evanston is a city in Cook County, Illinois, United States, 12 miles (19 km) north of downtown Chicago, bordered by Chicago to the south, Skokie to the west, and Wilmette to the north. It had a population of 74,486 as of 2010[update]. It is one of the North Shore communities that adjoin Lake Michigan and is the home of Northwestern University. The boundaries of the city of Evanston are coterminous with those of the former Evanston Township, which was dissolved in 2014 by voters with its functions being absorbed by the city of Evanston.
Prior to the 1830s, the area now occupied by Evanston was mainly uninhabited, consisting largely of wetlands and swampy forest. However, Potawatomi Indians used trails along higher lying ridges that ran in a general north-south direction through the area, and had at least some semi-permanent settlements along the trails.
French explorers referred to the general area as "Grosse Pointe" after a point of land jutting into Lake Michigan about 13 miles (21 km) north of the mouth of the Chicago River. After the first non-Native Americans settled in the area in 1836, the names "Grosse Point Territory" and "Gross Point voting district" were used through the 1830s and 1840s, although the territory had no defined boundaries. The area remained only sparsely settled, supporting some farming and lumber activity on some of the higher ground, as well as a number of taverns or "hotels" along the ridge roads. Grosse Pointe itself steadily eroded into the lake during this period.