Aledo, IL
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About Aledo
- • Actor Darrell Larson, known for "Vision Quest", was born in Aledo.
- • The Mercer County Fair, one of Illinois' oldest, originated here.
- • Being the Mercer County seat established Aledo as a regional center.
- • Legend says a downtown building has a hidden tunnel dating back to Prohibition.
- • A devastating fire in 1879 destroyed much of Aledo's business district.
- • It was named after Aledo, Texas, in 1855, and incorporated in 1856.
- • Its population is roughly 3,600, smaller than when it was incorporated.
- • Its elevation is 745 feet, providing a relatively flat landscape.
- • Agriculture remains a core industry, with many residents involved in farming.
- • Aledo feels like a close-knit community with small-town charm.
- • The Quad Cities River Bandits, a High-A baseball team, are a short drive away.
- • Aledo High School's football team has won multiple state championships.
