HOME
UPCOMING EVENTS
ABOUT OREGON
...History
...Geography
...Government
...Economic opportunity
...Houses & architecture
...Schools
...Health care
...Churches
...Maps
ATTRACTIONS
LODGING
DINING
EVENTS
CALENDAR
BUSINESSES
ORGANIZATIONS
CHAMBER
CONTACTS
SLIDE SHOW

Fun place to visit. Great place to live!
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:

  • 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 about Oregon

  • 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

top
© 2003 City of Oregon, IL and Oregon Area Chamber of Commerce . Website developed by PairofShorts www.pairofshorts.com