Winnebago County, Administrative division in Illinois, United States
Winnebago County is an administrative division in northern Illinois with Rockford as its largest city and county seat. The area combines farmland, towns, and urban spaces that form the economic and social fabric of the region.
The county was established in 1836 and named after the Winnebago people who inhabited the region before European settlement. This founding marks when European American expansion transformed the landscape and society of the area.
The early settlers from New England and New York left their mark on how the county looks and feels, with architectural styles and customs still visible in its towns today.
The county administration office in Rockford is the main hub for official matters like property taxes and voter registration. It helps to know in advance what specific services you need when planning a visit.
Lincoln won far more votes than his rival Douglas in the 1860 presidential race here, revealing that the region was strongly opposed to slavery at that time.
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Rock Cut State Park
15.3 km
Anderson Japanese Gardens
9.5 km
Coronado Performing Arts Center
8.3 km
Historic Auto Attractions
18.9 km
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Rockford
18.7 km
Burpee Museum of Natural History
8.3 kmRockford Speedway
12.3 km
Kenneth and Phyllis Laurent House
11.7 km
Blackhawk Farms Raceway
19 km
Tinker Swiss Cottage
8.6 km
Rockford First Church
13.6 km
Beattie Park Mound Group
8.4 km
Klehm Arboretum and Botanic Garden
10.3 km
Cathedral of Saint Peter
8.1 km
Greenwood Cemetery
8.1 km
Lake-Peterson House
10 km
Illinois National Guard Armory
8.3 km
Discovery Center Museum
8.3 kmRockford Park District
11.1 km
Memorial Hall
8.4 km
Ziock Building
8.7 km
William H. Roberts House
16.5 km
Rockford Morning Star Building
8.5 km
Chick House
8.5 km
Peacock Brewery
8.7 km
Herrick Cobblestone
11.8 km
Amos Catlin Spafford House
10.1 km
Robert Weber Round Barn
11.1 km
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