Whiteside County, Administrative county in northwestern Illinois, US
Description
Whiteside County is an administrative county in northwestern Illinois bordered by the Mississippi River on its western edge. The landscape includes farmland, small towns, and waterways that shape the region's geography.
History
The county was established in 1836 from parts of Jo Daviess and Henry counties. It was named after General Samuel Whiteside, a military officer from the War of 1812 era.
Culture
Morrison, the county seat, maintains multiple historical societies and museums that document the development of this Illinois region through preserved artifacts and records.
Practical
Visitors can explore towns and sites spread across the county by car, with Morrison and Tampico as main points of interest. Accommodations and dining options are found mainly in larger towns, while rural areas offer quieter exploring experiences.
Did you know?
The village of Tampico is the birthplace of Ronald Reagan, the 40th President of the United States. This local connection draws visitors interested in presidential history to this small corner of Illinois.
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Birthplace of Ronald Reagan
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H. C. Pitney Variety Store Building
16.8 km
Van Allen Building
25.2 km
Lock and Dam No. 13
26.2 km
Sinnissippi Mounds
21.4 km
Clinton Railroad Bridge
24.7 km
Morrison-Rockwood State Park
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Gateway Bridge
24.7 km
Paul W. Dillon Home
19.6 km
St. Irenaeus Catholic Church
26.4 km
Albany Mounds State Historic Site
27 km
Mark N. Norris Bridge
25.3 km
Main Street Historic District
16.8 km
St. Boniface Church
26.4 km
Clinton County Courthouse
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8.1 km
Clinton Public Library
25.3 km
Cherry Bank
28.3 km
George M. Curtis House
25.7 km
Clinton Area Showboat Theatre
25.1 km
Bickelhaupt Arboretum
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De Immigrant
25.1 km
Sterling Masonic Temple
18.1 km
Washington Junior High School and Jefferson Grade School
25.3 km
First National Bank
25.3 km
Fulton Commercial Historic District
18.5 km
Wilson Building
25.3 km
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