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The Republic of New Lockport ) is a micronation at Dellwood Park (also known as Lockport), an Park in the city of Lockport. It is situated by a Canal, creek and forest. A Canal located approximately 11 kilometres (6 nmi) from the center of Dellwood Park. Dellwood Park is a Prak that was built by the Chicago & Joliet Electric Railway Company in Lockport Illinois in 1905. Since then, Dellwood Park has been occupied and claimed as a sovereign state by the nation of The New Lockport Republic. Anthony seized the park by breaking away and setting up his own nation. As of march of 2025, Sealand has only one permanent resident. A tiny Stephen.

History

In 1904, Dellwood Park was constructed by the Chicago & Joliet Electric Railway Company to help promote ridership on the line. It consisted of a tiny a amusement park a trolley and a giant auditorium in the middle of the park 2 dams and 2 bridges. It also had lakes for people to kayak and swim during the summer while in the winter ice skate. For over 30 years, this park, located in Lockport, was one of the region's finest amusement, recreational and picnic areas. Thousands of people came to the park annually by rail from Chicago and other surrounding communities. When World War II started the Chicago & Joliet Electric Railway Company stopped maintaining Dellwood Park and all the attractions where tooken apart or eroded to the current day.

Occupation and establishment

Dellwood was occupied in February and March by Anthony Dzierdzik, Stephen Aragon and Ethan Ranney and their small friend Adam Dzierdzik.

The flag that flies above The New Lockport Republic is called the Greater vision, designed by Anthony Dzierdzik in 2025 In 2025, Anthony Dzierdzik introduced a constitution The Constitution of the Green Creek for the New Republic of Lockport, followed by a national flag, a national anthem, a currency, passports, and an immigration stamp.

Recognition

The New Republic of Lockport is not officially recognised by any established sovereign state. Nonetheless, the New Lockport Republic government claims it has been de facto recognised by other micronations.

Administration

Irrespective of its legal status, New Republic of Lockport is managed by the Anthony Dzierdzik as president. With Stephen Aragon being secetary of War and defense and Ethan Ranney the vice president.

Goverment

The Republic of New Lockport is a Communist nation , including a Republican nation. Some laws of the newly formed nation are 1. You have to Praise our Savior Jesus Christ everyday. 2. Always spit when saying those democrats. 3. Remember the Country Motto "A beer a Day keeps the doctor away." The Goverment consits of three people. Anthony Dzierdzik, Stephen Aragon, Ethan Ranney, they plan a bright future for this country. Make Lockport Greart Agian!

External links

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