Whiteside County, Illinois
county in Illinois, United States
Whiteside County is a county in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2020 census, it had a population of 55,691.[1] The county seat is Morrison.[2]
Whiteside County | |
|---|---|
 Street painting in Morrison | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Illinois | |
 Illinois's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 41°45′N 89°55′W / 41.75°N 89.91°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| Founded | 1836 |
| Named for | Samuel Whiteside |
| Seat | Morrison |
| Largest city | Sterling |
| Area | |
| • Total | 697 sq mi (1,810 km2) |
| • Land | 684 sq mi (1,770 km2) |
| • Water | 12 sq mi (30 km2) 1.8% |
| Population | |
| • Total | 55,691 |
| • Density | 80/sq mi (31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Website | www |
Former U.S. President Ronald Reagan was born in the Whiteside County community of Tampico.
History
changeWhiteside County was founded in 1836 from parts of Jo Daviess and Henry counties. It was named after General Samuel Whiteside, an Illinois officer in the War of 1812 and Black Hawk War.
Geography
changeThe county has a total area of 697 square miles (1,810 km2). It is bounded on the west by the Mississippi River.
Bordering counties
change- Carroll County (north)
- Ogle County (northeast)
- Lee County (east)
- Bureau County (southeast)
- Henry County (south)
- Rock Island County (southwest)
- Clinton County, Iowa (west)
Communities
changeCities
changeVillages
changeUnincorporated communities
change- Galt
- Malvern
Census-designated place
changeTownships
changeWhiteside County is divided into these townships:
References
change- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "QuickFacts: Whiteside County, Illinois". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 14, 2023.
- ↑ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved 7 June 2011.