About Oregon

Directions

With two major highways passing through town, Oregon is easy to find. And with all the wonderful activities and sites, it is well worth the trip!
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Information

An exceptional small town, Oregon boasts:

4 State Parks and 10 City Parks
An Historic Downtown and Unique Shopping
Art Galleries and 3 Working Foundries
Cultural, Historical and Natural Attractions and much, much more

Facts and statistics

Population 4,100
Latitude: 42.014N
Longitude: -89.332W
Time zone: Central
Standard Elevation: 695 feet
County: Ogle
Land area: 2.0 square miles

Nearest cities

Mount Morris, IL (7.3 miles)
Byron, IL (9.3 miles)
Franklin Grove, IL (12.1 miles)
Stillman Valley, IL (12.3 miles)
Ashton, IL (12.7 miles)
Dixon, IL (15.6 miles)
Polo, IL (16.9 miles)

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About Oregon

Fun place to visit. Great place to live! Castle Rock Lookout

Welcome to Oregon, Illinois, a beautiful town with picturesque landscapes, fascinating history, and warm, friendly people. Whether looking for a great place to live and do business or searching for a peaceful getaway, Oregon is the perfect destination. It is nestled along rocky cliffs, verdant forests, and the meandering Rock River. Oregon is at the crossroads of Illinois 64 and scenic route 2, only 27 miles south of Rockford and 90 miles west of Chicago.

An exceptional small town, Oregon boasts: