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LEE COUNTY IL

General Info

Originally home to Indians and battles of the Black Hawk War, Lee County was organized in 1839 from part of Ogle County. It was named in honor of Richard Henry Lee, a politician and signer of the Declaration of Independence. Dixon was selected as the county seat and the area began to grow. The fertile soil was ideal for farming and the ample prairie necessary for livestock. Construction of the railroad sparked dramatic growth as products and travelers were easily transported. By 1900 the population of Lee County had reached 29,894 and today it is home to approximately 34,919 residents.

Area & Trail Maps

General All Purpose Maps

Carroll-Lee-Whiteside-Ogle County Map

Resident Guides

Great and useful info for the area.

Carroll-Lee-Ogle-Whiteside County Guide

GUIDE ADVERTISERS

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CITIES

Cities In County

Not including unincorporated communities

Cities and Towns

Amboy
Ashton
Compton
Dixon
Franklin Grove
Harmon
Henkel
Nelson
Paw Paw
Steward
Sublette
Walton
West Brooklyn

Townships

Alto
Amboy
Ashton
Bradford
Brooklyn
China
Dixon
East Grove
Hamilton
Harmon
Lee Center

Marion
May
Nachusa
Nelson
Palmyra
Reynolds
South Dixon
Sublette
Viola
Willow Creek
Wyoming

TRAILS

ATV, Bicycling, Snowmobile, Equestrian trails and more.

More Trails Information

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Lee County has a good variety of trails for your outdoor enjoyment. Right now this includes a little bit of everything from ATV’s, Snowmobiles, Hiking, Bicycling, Equestrian and more. We’ve gathered information on where the trails are at for your enjoyment. If you happen to know of any we missed please pass it on to us. Also remember to be responsible while using the trails.

EVENTS

Local Events

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RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

County Residential Services

A little bit of contact information for all purpose residential needs.

CARROLL COUNTY

Administration (815) 244-0228
Animal Control 244-9705
Assessments 244-0237
Circuit Clerk 244-0282
Clerk & Recorder 244-0221
Coroner 273-2264
Emergency 911
Emergency Services 31-8844
GIS 244-0254
Health Department 244-8855
Highway Department 244-3195
Probation 244-0249
Public Defender 244-0281
Sheriff 244-2635
State’s Attorney 244-0290
Treasurer 244-0243
Veteran’s Assistance Commission 244-0226
Zoning 244-0284

WHITESIDE COUNTY

Administration (815) 772-5100
Animal Control 625-3507
Assessments 772-5195
Circuit Clerk 772-5164
Clerk & Recorder 772-5189
Coroner 772-5274
Emergency 911
Emergency Services 772-4044
GIS 772-5185
Health Department 772-7411
Highway Department 772-7651
Probation 535-4550
Public Defender 772-5191
Sheriff 772-4044
State’s Attorney 772-5194
Treasurer 772-5156
Veteran’s Assistance Commission 626-8640
Zoning 772-5104

OGLE COUNTY

Administration (815) 732-1111
Animal Control 732-1185
Assessments 732-1150
Circuit Clerk 732-1130
Clerk & Recorder 732-1110
Coroner 732-1199
Emergency 911
Emergency Services 732-3201
GIS 732-2851
Health Department 732-7330
Highway Department 732-2851
Probation 732-1180
Public Defender 732-7444
Sheriff 732-6666
State’s Attorney 732-1170
Treasurer 732-1100
Veteran’s Assistance Commission 732-6101
Zoning 732-1190

LEE COUNTY

Administration (815) 284-3036
Animal Control 284-3833
Assessments 288-4483
Circuit Clerk 284-5234
Clerk & Recorder 288-3309
Coroner 288-5724
Emergency 911
Emergency Services 284-3365
GIS 288-4483
Health Department 284-3371
Highway Department 857-4141
Probation 284-5247
Public Defender 284-5239
Sheriff 284-6631
State’s Attorney 284-5245
Treasurer 288-4477
Veteran’s Assistance Commission 288-5683
Zoning 288-3643

AREA ATTRACTIONS

Area Attractions

Experience some of the great opportunities and adventures that await in the county.

321 ART COOP

321 Main St. | Savanna | (815) 273-2781

AMBOY PHARMACY

202 E Main St. | Amboy | (815) 857-2323

ART CASTING OF ILLINOIS

P.O. Box 394 | Oregon | (815) 732-7777

BLUE GOOSE RUN CORN MAZE

14609 Blue Goose Rd. | Sterling | (815) 772-7200

BURNS HOUSE

201 N Franklin Ave. | Polo | (815) 946-2108

BYRON CIVIC THEATER

1001 Shadow Wood Dr. | Byron | (815) 234-3000

CHANA SCHOOL MUSEUM

201 N River Rd. | Oregon | (815) 732-4714

DILLON HOME MUSEUM

1005 E 3rd St. | Sterling | (815) 622-6202

DIXON HISTORIC CENTER

205 W 5th St. | Dixon | (815) 288-5508

DIXON THEATER

114 S Galena St. | Dixon | (815) 285-1917

FRANKLIN GROVE HISTORICAL SOCIETY

P.O. Box 20 | Franklin Grove | (815) 990-5090

H.I. LINCOLN BUILDING

P.O. Box 308 | Franklin Grove | (815) 456-3030

HERITAGE CANYON

515 N 4th St. | Fulton | (815) 589-4545

JARRETT PRAIRIE CENTER

7993 N River Rd. | Byron | (815) 234-8535

JEFF ADAMS’ INBRONZE STUDIO

309 N Wesley Ave. | Mt. Morris | (815) 734-7578

JOHN DEERE HISTORIC SITE

8334 S Clinton St. | Grand Detour | (815) 652-4551

LEE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

113 Madison Ave. | Dixon | (815) 284-1134

LIBRARY ART COLLECTION

300 Jefferson St. | Oregon | (815) 732-2724

LITTLE RED SCHOOLHOUSE

508 E 11th St. | Rock Falls | (815) 625-0272

LOCK & DAM 13

4999 Lock Rd. | Fulton | (815) 259-3628

LORADO TAFT FIELD CAMPUS

1414 N River Rd. | Oregon | (815) 732-2111

LOVELAND MUSEUM

513 W 2nd St. | Dixon | (815) 284-2741

MARTIN HOUSE MUSEUM

707 10th Ave. | Fulton | (815) 589-3809

MORRISON’S HERITAGE MUSEUM

202 E Lincolnway | Morrison | (815) 772-8889

NACHUSA GRASSLANDS

50 N East Ave. | Amboy | (815) 857-3814

NASH HOME & MUSEUM

111 N 6th St. | Oregon | (815) 732-6876

NEW RIVER MODEL RAILROADING MUSEUM

17845 Rigler Dr. | Sterling | (815) 625-7699

THE NEXT PICTURE SHOW

113 W 1st St. | Dixon | (815) 285-4924

OGLE COUNTY COURTHOUSE

106 S 5th St. #300 | Oregon | (815) 732-3201

OREGON DEPOT MUSEUM

311 N 3rd St. | Oregon | (815) 732-6397

PERFORMING ARTS GUILD

P.O. Box 157 | Mt. Morris | (815) 734-7772

PLUM CREEK GARDENS

626 Palmyra Rd. | Dixon | (815) 284-2741

PRIDE OF OREGON

1469 N Rte. 2 | Oregon | (815) 732-6761

ROCHELLE RAILROAD PARK

124 N 9th St. | Rochelle | (815) 562-4189

ROCK FALLS FIRE DEPARTMENT MUSEUM

603 W 10th St. | Rock Falls | (815) 622-1135

RONALD REAGAN BIRTHPLACE

111 S Main St. | Tampico | (815) 438-2130

RONALD REAGAN’S BOYHOOD HOME

816 S Hennepin Ave. | Dixon | (815) 288-5176

SAVANNA ARMY DEPOT & MILITARY MUSEUM

3651 Crim Dr. #2 | Savanna | (815) 273-4013

SAVANNA TRAIN CAR MUSEUM

25 Main St. | Savanna | (815) 273-3292

STERLING-ROCK FALLS HISTORICAL MUSEUM

1005 E 3rd St. | Sterling | (815) 622-6215

STUKA MILITARY MUSEUM

3178 S Daysville Rd. | Oregon | (815) 732-2091

TAMPICO AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

119 S Main St. | Tampico | (815) 438-7581

VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK

1560 Franklin Grove Rd. | Dixon | (815) 288-5165

WINDMILL CULTURAL CENTER

111 10th Ave. | Fulton | (815) 589-4545

PARKS AND RECREATION

Parks and Recreation

*For more information on County Parks, visit: http://www.leecountyil.com/

CASTLE ROCK STATE PARK

1365 Castle Rock Rd. | Oregon | (815) 732-7329
Located on 2,000 acres near the Rock River, Castle Rock State Park features a campground, picnic areas, grills, playground equipment, boat launch, hiking trails, hunting areas and fishing opportunities.

FRANKLIN CREEK STATE NATURAL AREA

1872 Twist Rd. | Franklin Grove | (815) 456-2878
Located on 882 acres northwest of Franklin Grove, the Franklin Creek State Natural Area features picnic areas, cooking grills, hiking trails, equestrian trails, hunting areas, fishing opportunities and the historical Franklin Creek Grist Mill.

LOWDEN STATE PARK

1411 N River Rd. | Oregon | (815) 732-6828
Located on 207 acres near the Rock River, Lowden State Park features a campground, picnic areas, boat launches, hiking trails and fishing opportunities.

LOWDEN-MILLER STATE FOREST

1365 Castle Rock Rd. | Oregon | (815) 732-7329
Located on 2,291 acres south of Oregon, the Lowden-Miller State Forest features picnic areas, hiking trails, equestrian trails and hunting areas.

MISSISSIPPI PALISADES STATE PARK

16327A Rte. 84 | Savanna | (815) 273-2731
Located on 2,500 acres near the Mississippi and Apple River, Mississippi Palisades State Park features a campground, picnic areas, cooking stoves, boat launches, hiking trails, hunting areas, fishing opportunities and concessions.

MORRISON-ROCKWOOD STATE PARK

18750 Lake Rd. | Morrison | (815) 772-4708
Located on 1,164 acres near Lake Carlton, Morrison-Rockwood State Park features a campground, picnic areas, cooking stoves, boat launch, hiking trails, equestrian trails, hunting areas, fishing opportunities and concessions.

PROPHETSTOWN STATE RECREATION AREA

P.O. Box 181 | Prophetstown | (815) 537-2926
Located on 53 acres near the Rock River, the Prophetstown State Recreation Area features a campground, picnic areas, cooking stoves, playground equipment, hiking trails, hunting areas, horseshoe courts and fishing opportunities.

WHITE PINES FOREST STATE PARK

6712 W Pines Rd. | Mt. Morris | (815) 946-3717
Located on 385 acres near the old Chicago-Iowa Trail, White Pines Forest State Park features the White Pines Inn, a campground, picnic areas, fireplaces, playground equipment and hiking trails. Reservations may be made for the White Pines Inn by calling (815) 946-3817 and features a restaurant and dinner theatre.

LICENSES

License Centers

You can purchase hunting and fishing licenses, cross-country ski passes and snowmobile trail stickers through the Electronic License System. Online: dnr.wi.gov, Toll Free: 1 (888) 936-7463 or visit one of the ELS agents available throughout County:

ALBANY

VILLAGE CLERK
102 S Main St. | Albany | (309) 887-4064

AMBOY

AMBOY SPORTING GOODS
42 E Main St. | Amboy | (815) 857-2382

DIXON

BUNNY’S BAIT SHOP
1024 E River St. | Dixon | (815) 288-3812

WALMART (#5399)
1640 S Galena Ave. | Dixon | (815) 288-7770

ERIE

SHAHEENS VILLAGE MARKET
707 Main St. | Erie | (309) 659-2901

FULTON

SCHAFER FISHERIES, INC.
21985 Waller Rd. | Fulton | (815) 589-3368

KEOKUK

KEOKUK FARM & HOME SUPPLY
2028 Main St. | Keokuk | (319) 526-6001

LAKE CARROLL

TRAILSIDE ENTERPRISES, INC.
21-78 Lak Carroll Blvd. | Lake Carroll | (815) 493-8484

LANARK

MILLERS SPORT CENTER, INC.
24565 Zier Rd. | Lanark | (815) 493-6401

LYNDON

GIBSON OIL CO.
504 W Commercial St. | Lyndon | (815) 778-3338

MORRISON

EXNERS SPORTSMANS PARADISE
101 W Lincoln Way | Morrison | (815) 772-2405

MORRISON ROCKWOOD RESTAURANT & MARINA
18301 Lake Rd. | Morrison | (815) 772-3613

SULLIVANS FOODS
300 N Madison St. | Morrison | (815) 772-4696

OREGON

ROCK RIVER OUTFITTERS
114 N River Rd. | Oregon | (815) 732-9999

POLO

CHARLEY’S SNYDER PHARMACY
110 E Mason St. | Polo | (815) 946-4073

PROHPETSTOWN

PROPHET MINI MART
202 Washington St. | Prophetstown | (815) 537-2561

ROCHELLE

WALMART (#933)
1240 N 7th St. | Rochelle | (815) 562-3424

ROCK FALLS

RIGLERS SPORTS SUPPLY
1111 1st Ave. | Rock Falls | (815) 625-3319

SCHREINERS OIL
1308 1st Ave. | Rock Falls | (815) 625-4200

SAVANNA

KODIAKS BACKWATER BAIT & TACKLE
7634 IL Rte. 84 | Savanna | (815) 273-0222

MILO & BEAVER’S SERVICE CENTER
611 Main St. | Savanna | (815) 273-7757

PAMIDA (#161)
251 S 4th St. | Savanna | (815) 273-3556

SAVANNA ACE HARDWARE
510 Main St. | Savanna | (815) 273-3970

SAVANNA STATION
1230 Chicago Ave. | Savanna | (815) 273-3575

SULLIVANS FOODS
217 Chicago Ave. | Savanna | (815) 273-7739

SUBLETTE

WOODHAVEN BAIT SHOP
509 Lamoille Rd. | Sublette | (815) 849-5209

THOMSON

THE STATION
1865 IL Rte. 84 | Thomson | (815) 259-2705

WEST BROOKLYN

RICHARDSON WILDLIFE FOUNDATION
2316 Sah Rd. | West Brooklyn | (815) 628-3300