Stark County

It may be the second smallest county in Illinois, but Stark County offers plenty of things to do for a true taste of country hospitality. More than 90 percent of the county's land is farmed and this makes for many hometown experiences as visitors take a driving tour of Stark. In Toulon, the county seat, Abraham Lincoln made visits to their courthouse and is rumored to have had a tooth pulled at a dentist's office that is still located next to the library. The town of Bradford is host to antique and craft stores and the Shallowbrook Farm executive retreat that was once a thoroughbred horse farm. The 26-mile Rock Island Trail runs throughout Stark County with stops in Toulon and Wyoming and offers hikers, bikers and cross-country skiers beautiful country scenery in every season. While in Wyoming, visitors can take a stop from the trail and visit the town's historic depot.

Visit http://starkco.illinois.gov/ for more
information on Stark County.