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This county is adoptable. See this webpage for more information if you are interested. Contact: IlGenWeb State Coordinator Our previous County Coordinator, Joe Markovich passed away June 2, 2023. Whiteside County was organized by European Americans in 1836 from parts of Jo Daviess and Henry counties. It was named for General Samuel Whiteside, an Illinois officer in the War of 1812 and Black Hawk War. Whiteside County's boundaries have remained unchanged since its creation in 1836. County organization was completed in 1839. Named for Samuel Whiteside, a Colonel of the Territorial militia, Representative in the First General Assembly, and Brigadier General of the militia during the Black Hawk War. |
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