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Welcome to Aledo Main Street! We hope you’ll enjoy a visit to our rural farm community soon to experience our hometown charm, 19th century architecture and slower pace. Aledo, Illinois, with a population of 3,600 is centrally located in Mercer County, about 160 miles west of Chicago and about 45 minutes south of the Quad Cities. Founded in 1855, Aledo is the County Seat of Historical Mercer County.

A stroll down Main Street, or through our historic residential neighborhoods, is an architectural history tour, as our town looks much like it did at the turn of the century. Since Aledo is the county seat, the 16,000 residents of Mercer County travel here to shop and conduct business. One trip to Aledo can accomplish a great deal. The historic downtown business district, located just off the main route of Illinois 17 and 94 is one of which we are justly proud. Spend time browsing through our specialty shops, restaurants and establishments!

Aledo is rich in history and there are several opportunities to experience that history first hand. You can have a truly unique bed and breakfast experience at the historic former Mercer County Jail turned into The Slammer Bed and Breakfast. You can also step back in time and tour the Mercer County Courthouse. This grand building, built in 1894, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Aledo is home of the Rhubarb Festival, Antique Days, Holly Days, Mercer County Fair, Essley-Noble Museum, the Mercer County Family YMCA & much more.

Aledo is just 45 minutes south of the Quad Cities. Follow Hwy. 67 south from Milan, Illinois, turn west at the stoplight in Viola on to Route 17 which will take you directly to Aledo. If you enjoy a small town atmosphere, a trip to Aledo will be like coming home.

 

Aledo Main Street Office

100 E. Main St. Aledo, IL 61231

Office Phone Number: 309-582-2751

Email: info@aledomainstreet.com