Freeport, Illinois

Freeport is a city located in Stephenson County, Illinois. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 26,443. It is the county seat of Stephenson County{{GR|6}}.

Geography

Freeport is located at 42°17'31" North, 89°37'49" West (42.292003, -89.630377){{GR|1}}. It is located approximately 20 miles south of the Wisconsin Border, and at the center of a large agricultural area, located about 25 miles west of Rockford. Highway 20. U.S. 20 is a four-lane divided highway that skirts the community's northern edge. At Rockford, it links with Interstate 90 and 39, giving Freeport residents easy access to the entire Interstate system. I-90 is the major route between Chicago and Minneapolis-St.Paul. I-39 extends from Rockford to Bloomington where it links with I-74 and I-55. From Freeport, Route 20 continues west to historic Galena, Illinois, and the metropolitan area of Dubuque, Iowa.

Related Topics:
Chicago - Minneapolis-St.Paul - Galena, Illinois - Dubuque, Iowa

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 29.6 km² (11.4 mi²). 29.6 km² (11.4 mi²) of it is land and 0.09% is water.

Related Topics:
United States Census Bureau - Km² - Mi²

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The courthouse of Stephenson County is located in this city. The areacode for Freeport is 815.

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