Cities & Towns in Boone County, IL
Boone County, county in Illinois, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 52,777 inhabitants. The county was created 187 years ago in 1837. Its county seat is Belvidere.
There are 6 city/town in Boone County, IL. The largest city of Boone County is Belvidere with a population of 24,731. Other cities include, Poplar Grove population 5,075, Capron population 1,343, Timberlane population 934, Hunter population 227
Belvidere
Belvidere, City in Illinois
Poplar Grove
Poplar Grove, Human settlement
Capron
Capron, City in Boone County, Illinois, United States of America
Located just west of Chicago's metro area, Boone County lies on the Illinois-Wisconsin border. Here are some highlights of the cities and towns found across Boone County:
Belvidere is the largest city and county seat of Boone County. It was settled in the 1830s and named after a plantation owned by early settler William Thompson. Key attractions include the Boone County Historical Museum, Idle Hour Theater, and unique shops and restaurants in the downtown area.
Poplar Grove is a village north of Belvidere established in the 1850s. Historic landmarks include the Poplar Grove Historical Society Building, White Eagle Golf Club, and Victorian homes dating back to the 19th century. The village celebrates with an annual Settler's Day.
Capron is a small farming village settled in the 1850s by families from New York. The Capron Historical Society preserves local history artifacts and photos. Capron hosts community events like tractor pull competitions and a summer celebration in Lion's Park.
Garden Prairie
Garden Prairie is an unincorporated area south of Poplar Grove founded in the 1860s. Local landmarks include the Garden Prairie Methodist Church built in 1868, the Garden Prairie Cemetery, and remnants of old schoolhouses.
Candlewick Lake
Candlewick Lake is a census-designated area encompassing a private lake community west of Poplar Grove. It offers residents a scenic natural setting with fishing, boating, and other water recreation opportunities.
All Boone County Cities (Aphebetical)
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Boone County.
| City Name | Title | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Belvidere | City in Illinois | 24,731 |
| Caledonia | Village in Boone County, Illinois, United States | 182 |
| Capron | City in Boone County, Illinois, United States of America | 1,343 |
| Hunter | Unincorporated community in Illinois | 227 |
| Poplar Grove | Human settlement | 5,075 |
| Timberlane | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | 934 |
