Mount Carroll, IL Road Trips
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Trip Routes
2
Longest Drive
359.4 mi
Bremen, IL
Quickest Drive
4h 4m
Springfield, IL
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Mount Carroll, IL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
1,515
Median Income
$59,167
Median Home Value
$88,800
Median Age
44.6
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Mount Carroll, IL
A sampling of people born in Mount Carroll, IL.
Edward Alphonso Goldman
1873–1946
American zoologist (1873-1946)
Neta Snook Southern
1896–1991
American Pioneer Aviator (1896-1991)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Mount Carroll, IL.
Mount Carroll Historic District
historic district in Illinois, United States
Carroll County Courthouse
local government building in the United States
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Traveler Guide to Mount Carroll, IL
Mount Carroll is a city in the Illinois Driftless Area and the county seat of Carroll County. Founded around 1841, the community was home to the short-lived Mount Carroll Seminary, which later became Shimer College (now a part of North Central College in Chicago) and is today known for its Victorian homes and large downtown, which is part of the larger Mount Carroll Historic District. Much like Galena and Savannah, nearby towns with strong tourist economies, Mount Carroll embraces its heritage and prominently marks its historic properties.
Mount Carroll began as a mill town and became the county seat of Carroll County in 1843. The Mount Carroll Seminar was founded in 1853 and would later become Shimer College. The college would draw students from across northwestern Illinois and lead to a number of architecturally significant buildings being built at the college, in the downtown and in the community. Many portions of the town are included in the Mount Carroll Historic District with several buildings, including the courthouse, predating the Civil War. Today, while Shimer is gone, the town celebrates its history and has a vibrant downtown.
Mount Carroll Historic Downtown: Located on Market Street, Mount Carroll's downtown sits on a steep slope and has a number of restaurants, cafes, bars and shops for everyone. Many of the buildings were built in the 1800s and are still well-maintained.
Raven's Grin Inn: The Raven's Grin is a year-round haunted house operated by owner Jim Warfield. Guests are invited to tour his mansion, which was constructed in the 19th century, and learn about both its and his histories as well as get some frights along the way. Raven's Grin has been featured on Weird America and Atlas Obscura, among others.
Mount Carroll is accessible only by car. The town is located at the intersection of Illinois Routes 78, 40 and 64.
The city has no public transportation system but is completely accessible by car or by walking. Given its overall small size, most places in town would be no more than a half hour apart on foot.
Travel tips adapted from Mount Carroll (Illinois) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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