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Established January 16, 1836
Named for the Winnebago Native American tribe who once occupied
that part of northern Illinois.
The Native American word Winnebago
translates to "fish eater." Cities and Towns of Winnebago County County Seat: Rockford Alworth, Argyle, Cherry Valley, Genet, Harlem, Harrison, Harrisville,
Hutchins Park, Jonesville, Kinseys , Kishwaukee, Kishwaukee Glen, Lake Summerset, Latham Park, Loves Park,
Machesney Park, Morehaven, Morris, Morristown (historical), New Milford, North Park, Owen Center,
Pecatonica, Perryville, Riverdale, Rockford, Rockton, Roscoe,
Ruby, Samuelson Corners, Seward, Shirland, South Beloit, Stagecoach Hills, Sturbridge Village,
Wempletown, Westfield Corners, Westmoreland, Winnebago. (There are many, many subdivisions listed with the GNIS, not listed here.)
Township Names:
Burritt
Cherry Valley - Name changed from New Milford circa 1869.
Durand - Name changed from Howard circa 1869.
Harlem
Harrison
Laona
Owen
Pecatonica - Name changed from Lysander (date unknown).
County Clerk or Recorder Winnebago County Administration Building
404 Elm Street
Rockford, IL 61101
Telephone:
County Clerk
Recorder (815) 987-3050
(815) 987-3100
Circuit Clerk Winnebago County Courthouse
400 West State Street, Room 101
Rockford, IL 61101
Telephone: (815) 987-2510
IRAD Depository Regional History Center
Founders Memorial Library
Room 400
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, IL 60115
Telephone: (815) 753-1807
