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Warren is a city located in Jo Daviess County in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the Wikipedia page for Warren, the population was 1,560 at the 2020 census. Warren is the county seat of Jo Daviess County.

History

Warren was founded in 1835 by Daniel Whitney and originally named Derby. In 1845, the name was changed to Warren in honor of a pioneer settler named Julius Warren. Julius Warren built the first home in the area in 1828. The first public building in Warren was the Presbyterian Church which was built in 1838.

Some key moments in Warren's history include:

• 1854 - The Illinois Central Railroad reaches Warren.
• 1856 - A stone jail is built which still stands today as the oldest building in Warren.
• 1869 - The Chicago Great Western Railway is built through Warren.
• 1971 - The Warren School District consolidates with nearby Nora School District to form Warren Community Unit School District 205.

To learn more about the history of Warren, visit the Warren Chamber of Commerce website or the Warren Public Library website.

Attractions and Landmarks

Warren Historic Commercial District

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Warren's downtown historic commercial district runs along Main Street. The district contains well-preserved 19th century brick commercial buildings. Some of the historic buildings include the Warren Depot which was built in 1854, the Warren City Hall which was built in 1888, and the Jo Daviess County Courthouse built in 1896.

Apple River Fort State Historic Site

Located at 311 E Myrtle St, Elizabeth, IL 61028, this historic fort was built in 1832 during the Black Hawk War to protect early settlers. Visitors can take a self-guided tour of the fort's barracks, blockhouses, powder magazine and granary.

Warren Township Park

This public park located at 720 W Main St, Warren, IL 61087 offers outdoor recreation including sports fields, playgrounds, fishing, camping and more.

Economy and Business

Some of the major employers and industries in Warren include:

• Jo-Carroll Energy - Electric cooperative (200+ employees)
• Applewood Orchards - Fruit orchard and farm market
• Nora Medical Center - Medical and healthcare services
• Donaldson Company - Manufacturer of filtration systems
• Metform International - Metal fabricator

For more information on economic development in Warren, visit the Warren Economic Development website.

Transportation

Warren is located along U.S. Route 20 which connects it to nearby cities and towns. The Amtrak station in Warren provides passenger rail service on the California Zephyr route between Chicago and San Francisco.

The closest commercial airport is Dubuque Regional Airport located about 30 miles northeast of Warren.

Education

Public education in Warren is provided by Warren Community Unit School District 205. The district operates one elementary school, one middle school, and Warren High School. There are approximately 1,000 students enrolled in the district.

Warren is also home to Lutheran High School, a private high school affiliated with the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod.

Local Government

Warren is the county seat of Jo Daviess County which is located in northwest Illinois. Visit the Jo Daviess County website and 330 N Bench St, Galena, IL 61036 for more information on county government services and facilities.

The city government is based out of Warren City Hall located at 118 E Main St, Warren, IL 61087. Visit the City of Warren website to learn more.

Things to Do

Some of the top attractions and activities in Warren and the surrounding area include:

• Apple picking and farm experiences at Applewood Orchards
• Fishing, boating, camping at Lake Warren
• Golfing at Woodbine Bend Golf Course
• Exploring parks and nature trails such as Council Hill Trail
• Attending community events like Warren Pumpkinfest and Dickens on Main
• Visiting historic sites in nearby Galena, Illinois

For more ideas on things to do, visit the Warren Chamber of Commerce website.

Facebook

Follow the Warren, IL Facebook page at facebook.com/CityofWarrenIL to stay up-to-date on community news and events.

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