Bureau County

Bureau County spreads across north-central Illinois with farmland and several towns connected by agricultural activities and waterways. The Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park offers recreation areas and access to nature for visitors.

The Illinois State Legislature established this county on February 28, 1837, naming it after French Canadian traders Michel and Pierre Bureau. This early formation shaped the region's development as an agricultural area.

Princeton, the county seat, contains historical buildings that reflect the area's past and once served as a stop on the Underground Railroad. These structures shape how residents connect with their local heritage today.

The Hennepin Canal Parkway offers access points for exploring trails and green spaces across different seasons. Spring and fall are ideal times to visit when weather is comfortable and the landscape is most appealing.

Big Bureau Creek flows through several communities and supports irrigation systems that have been important to farming for generations. This waterway connects the area and remains central to local livelihood.

Location: Illinois

Inception: February 28, 1837

Capital city: Princeton

Shares border with: Whiteside County, Lee County, LaSalle County, Putnam County, Marshall County, Stark County, Henry County

Website: http://bureaucounty-il.us

GPS coordinates: 41.41000,-89.53000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:24