Sterling Township
Sterling Township is a locality in Whiteside, Illinois. Sterling Township is situated nearby to the town Rock Falls, as well as near the locality Douglas Park.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Paul W. Dillon Home and Sterling Theater.
Paul W. Dillon Home
Museum
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The Paul W. Dillon Home, often referred to as the Dillon Home, is located in Sterling, Illinois. It was home to businessman P.W. Dillon, who was the president of Northwestern Steel & Wire Company for many of its most successful years.
Sinnissippi Mounds
Archaeological site
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The Sinnissippi Mounds are a Havana Hopewell culture burial mound grouping located in the city of Sterling, Illinois, United States.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Sterling-Rock Falls and Sterling.
Sterling-Rock Falls
Sterling and Rock Falls are adjacent towns in Northern Illinois.Sterling
Town
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Sterling is a city in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States, along the Rock River. The population was 14,782 at the 2020 census, down from 15,370 in 2010.
Rock Falls
Town
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Rock Falls is a city in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States. The recorded population was 8,606 at the 2020 census, down 7.12% from 9,266 in 2010. The city is located on the Rock River, directly opposite its twin city of Sterling. Rock Falls is situated 2½ miles south of Sterling Township.
Sterling Township
- Type: Locality
- Also known as: “Township of Sterling”
- Location: Whiteside, Illinois, Midwest, United States, North America
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Latitude
41.8143° or 41° 48′ 51″ northLongitude
-89.6882° or 89° 41′ 18″ westElevation
682 feet (208 metres)Open location code
86HGR876+PPGeoNames ID
4912507
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