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Nearest Communities to Rock Falls,
Listed County-By-County

The purpose of this page is to identify those communities that are closest to Rock Falls, on a County-by-County basis. To explain further, let's use the example from the Genealogy Helper Page for Rock Falls:

We have great-grandparents who lived in a small city in the southwest corner of their home county. During their lives, most hospitals were in the next county to the west. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the south.

When doing our research, we make it a practice to expand our search by looking in neighboring counties in addition to the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the west contained birth and death records; the county to the south contained their burial records. If we hadn't checked the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

Please note that when we give a distance, it's a 'straight-line' distance.<1>

If you're researching your genealogy, we hope that the following information helps.

Rock Falls is located in Whiteside County.

The following 7 counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Whiteside County: Clinton (IA), Bureau, Carroll, Henry, Lee, Ogle & Rock Island.

Our Gazetteer shows that there are 167 communities within 40 miles [64.4 km]<1> of Rock Falls. Of these communities, 123 are located in counties other than Whiteside County.

We usually exclude communities where we still need to verify their location,<2> but for the purpose of this page, we have included the unverified ('unver') and historic ('hist') communities.

After starting with the home county for Rock Falls (which is Whiteside County), we list the counties in alphabetical order and for each of those counties, the closest communities are listed in order of their distance from Rock Falls

For the following list, only those counties that contain communities within 40 miles [64.4 km] are displayed.

  • Whiteside County   (where Rock Falls resides)
    • County Website:   https://www.whitesidecountyil.gov/
    • County Seat for Whiteside:   Morrison
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Rock Falls   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Rock Falls.
      • Sterling
        (Less than 2 miles to the northwest)
      • Woodland Hills
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodland Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodland Hills
        • Woodland Hills is located in Whiteside County
      • Douglas Park
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Douglas Park have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Douglas Park
        • Douglas Park is located in Whiteside County
      • Yeoward Addition
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Yeoward Addition have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yeoward Addition
        • Yeoward Addition is located in Whiteside County
      • Galt
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Galt have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Galt
        • Galt is located in Whiteside County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Galt <3>
      • Grimes Addition
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grimes Addition have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grimes Addition
        • Grimes Addition is located in Whiteside County
      • Emerson
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Emerson have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Emerson
        • Emerson is located in Whiteside County
      • Como
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Como have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Como
        • Como is located in Whiteside County
      • Agnew
        (5 miles [8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Agnew have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Agnew
        • Agnew is located in Whiteside County
      • Penrose
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
      • Round Grove
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Round Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Round Grove
        • Round Grove is located in Whiteside County
      • Sands
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sands have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sands
        • Sands is located in Whiteside County
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        • Sanfordville ‑ Historic
          (10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sanfordville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sanfordville
          • Sanfordville is located in Whiteside County
        • Coleta
          (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Coleta have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coleta
          • Coleta is located in Whiteside County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 151 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Coleta <3>
        • Hahnaman
          (10 miles [16.1 km] to the south)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hahnaman have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hahnaman
          • Hahnaman is located in Whiteside County
        • Malvern
          (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Malvern. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Malvern
          • Malvern is located in Whiteside County
          • Google driving directions:
          • From your current location to Malvern
          • From Rock Falls to Malvern
        • Deer Grove
          (11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Deer Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Deer Grove
          • Deer Grove is located in Whiteside County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 45 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Deer Grove <3>
        • Tampico
          (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Lyndon
          (12 miles [19.3 km] to the west)
        • White Pigeon
          (13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Franklin Corners
          (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Franklin Corners have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Franklin Corners
          • Franklin Corners is located in Whiteside County
        • Prophetstown
          (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Morrison
          (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
        • Denrock
          (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Denrock have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Denrock
          • Denrock is located in Whiteside County
        • Hamilton Corners
          (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hamilton Corners have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hamilton Corners
          • Hamilton Corners is located in Whiteside County
        • Unionville
          (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Unionville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Unionville
          • Unionville is located in Whiteside County
        • Pratt ‑ Historic
          (16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pratt have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pratt
          • Pratt is located in Whiteside County
        • Ustick
          (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ustick have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ustick
          • Ustick is located in Whiteside County
        • Leon Corners
          (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Leon Corners have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Leon Corners
          • Leon Corners is located in Whiteside County
        • Portland
          (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Portland have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Portland
          • Portland is located in Whiteside County
        • Fenton
          (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fenton have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fenton
          • Fenton is located in Whiteside County
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fenton <3>
        • Union Grove
          (17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)
        • Spring Valley
          (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
        • Jefferson Corners
          (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jefferson Corners have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jefferson Corners
          • Jefferson Corners is located in Whiteside County
        • Oliver
          (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oliver have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oliver
          • Oliver is located in Whiteside County
        • Erie
          (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Erie have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Erie
          • Erie is located in Whiteside County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,482 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Erie <3>
        • Spring Hill
          (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Spring Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Spring Hill
          • Spring Hill is located in Whiteside County
        • Mineral Springs ‑ Historic
          (21 miles [33.8 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mineral Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mineral Springs
          • Mineral Springs is located in Whiteside County
        • Garden Plain
          (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garden Plain have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garden Plain
          • Garden Plain is located in Whiteside County
        • Newton Corners
          (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
        • East Clinton
          (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
        • Fulton
          (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
        • Little Oklahoma
          (24 miles [38.6 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Little Oklahoma have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Little Oklahoma
          • Little Oklahoma is located in Whiteside County
        • Albany
          (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Albany have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Albany
          • Albany is located in Whiteside County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 856 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Albany <3>
  • Bureau County
    • County Website:   https://bureaucounty-il.gov/
    • County Seat for Bureau:   Princeton
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Rock Falls   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Rock Falls.
      • Love
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Love have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Love
        • Love is located in Bureau County
      • Normandy
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Normandy have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Normandy
        • Normandy is located in Bureau County
      • Walnut
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)
      • Yorktown
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)
      • New Bedford
        (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Bedford have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Bedford
        • New Bedford is located in Bureau County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 69 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for New Bedford <3>
      • Thomas
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Thomas have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thomas
        • Thomas is located in Bureau County
      • Ohio
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ohio have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ohio
        • Ohio is located in Bureau County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 475 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ohio <3>
      • Manlius
        (22 miles [35.4 km] to the south)
      • Kasbeer
        (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kasbeer have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kasbeer
        • Kasbeer is located in Bureau County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kasbeer <3>
      • Limerick
        (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Limerick. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Limerick
        • Limerick is located in Bureau County
        • Google driving directions:
        • From your current location to Limerick
        • From Rock Falls to Limerick
      • Van Orin
        (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Van Orin have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Van Orin
        • Van Orin is located in Bureau County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Van Orin <3>
      • Greenoak
        (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Greenoak. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenoak
        • Greenoak is located in Bureau County
        • Google driving directions:
        • From your current location to Greenoak
        • From Rock Falls to Greenoak
      • Continue List   (11 more) ...
        • La Moille
          (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Langley
          (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Langley have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Langley
          • Langley is located in Bureau County
        • Mineral
          (28 miles [45.1 km] to the south)
        • Dover
          (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dover have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dover
          • Dover is located in Bureau County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 151 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dover <3>
        • Sheffield
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sheffield have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sheffield
          • Sheffield is located in Bureau County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 855 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sheffield <3>
        • Wyanet
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wyanet have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wyanet
          • Wyanet is located in Bureau County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 914 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wyanet <3>
        • Malden
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Malden have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Malden
          • Malden is located in Bureau County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 338 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Malden <3>
        • Bourbonais ‑ Historic
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the south)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bourbonais have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bourbonais
          • Bourbonais is located in Bureau County
        • Princeton
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Wendel
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wendel have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wendel
          • Wendel is located in Bureau County
        • Zearing
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southeast)
  • Carroll County
  • Henry County
    • County Website:   https://www.henrycty.com/
    • County Seat for Henry:   Cambridge
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Rock Falls   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Rock Falls.
      • Aliceville
        (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Aliceville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aliceville
        • Aliceville is located in Henry County
      • Hooppole
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hooppole have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hooppole
        • Hooppole is located in Henry County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 189 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hooppole <3>
      • Kedron ‑ Historic
        (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kedron have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kedron
        • Kedron is located in Henry County
      • Annawan
        (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Annawan have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Annawan
        • Annawan is located in Henry County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 843 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Annawan <3>
      • Atkinson
        (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Atkinson have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Atkinson
        • Atkinson is located in Henry County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 955 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Atkinson <3>
  • Lee County
    • County Website:   https://www.leecountyil.com/
    • County Seat for Lee:   Dixon
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Rock Falls   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Rock Falls.
      • Nelson
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nelson have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nelson
        • Nelson is located in Lee County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 156 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Nelson <3>
      • Prairieville
        (5 miles [8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prairieville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prairieville
        • Prairieville is located in Lee County
      • Van Petten
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Van Petten have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Van Petten
        • Van Petten is located in Lee County
      • Woodland Shores
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodland Shores have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodland Shores
        • Woodland Shores is located in Lee County
      • Palmyra
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Palmyra have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Palmyra
        • Palmyra is located in Lee County
      • Harmon
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harmon have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harmon
        • Harmon is located in Lee County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 109 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Harmon <3>
      • Lincoln Heights
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lincoln Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln Heights
        • Lincoln Heights is located in Lee County
      • Dixon
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Walton
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walton have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walton
        • Walton is located in Lee County
      • Eldena
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eldena have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eldena
        • Eldena is located in Lee County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eldena <3>
      • Nachusa
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nachusa have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nachusa
        • Nachusa is located in Lee County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Nachusa <3>
      • Amboy
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Amboy have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Amboy
        • Amboy is located in Lee County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,287 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Amboy <3>
      • Continue List   (14 more) ...
        • Kingdom
          (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kingdom have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kingdom
          • Kingdom is located in Lee County
        • Shelburn ‑ Historic
          (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shelburn have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shelburn
          • Shelburn is located in Lee County
        • Maytown
          (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maytown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maytown
          • Maytown is located in Lee County
        • Binghampton
          (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Binghampton have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Binghampton
          • Binghampton is located in Lee County
        • Franklin Grove
          (20 miles [32.2 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Franklin Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Franklin Grove
          • Franklin Grove is located in Lee County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 919 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Franklin Grove <3>
        • Lee Center
          (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lee Center have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lee Center
          • Lee Center is located in Lee County
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lee Center <3>
        • Inlet
          (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
          • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Inlet. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Inlet
          • Inlet is located in Lee County
          • Google driving directions:
          • From your current location to Inlet
          • From Rock Falls to Inlet
        • Shaws
          (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shaws have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shaws
          • Shaws is located in Lee County
        • Ashton
          (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
        • Sublette
          (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sublette have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sublette
          • Sublette is located in Lee County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 415 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Sublette <3>
        • West Brooklyn
          (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Brooklyn have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Brooklyn
          • West Brooklyn is located in Lee County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 131 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for West Brooklyn <3>
        • Henkel
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Henkel have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Henkel
          • Henkel is located in Lee County
        • The Burg
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
        • Melugin Grove ‑ Historic
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Melugin Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Melugin Grove
          • Melugin Grove is located in Lee County
  • Ogle County
    • County Website:   https://www.oglecountyil.gov/
    • County Seat for Ogle:   Oregon
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Rock Falls   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Rock Falls.
      • Woosung
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Buffalo Grove
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Eagle Point
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eagle Point have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagle Point
        • Eagle Point is located in Ogle County
      • Polo
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)
      • Grand Detour
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grand Detour have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grand Detour
        • Grand Detour is located in Ogle County
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Grand Detour <3>
      • Brookville
        (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
      • Lost Nation
        (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lost Nation have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lost Nation
        • Lost Nation is located in Ogle County
      • Stratford
        (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Stratford have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Stratford
        • Stratford is located in Ogle County
      • Haldane
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
      • Maryland
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
      • Carthage
        (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carthage have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carthage
        • Carthage is located in Ogle County
      • Mount Morris
        (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
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        • Daysville
          (23 miles [37 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Daysville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Daysville
          • Daysville is located in Ogle County
        • Forreston
          (24 miles [38.6 km] to the north)
        • Oregon
          (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
        • Watertown
          (24 miles [38.6 km] to the northeast)
        • Harper
          (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
        • Honey Creek
          (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
        • Adeline
          (26 miles [41.8 km] to the north)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Adeline have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Adeline
          • Adeline is located in Ogle County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 81 people
        • Chana
          (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Leaf River
          (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northeast)
        • Crestwood Acres
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crestwood Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crestwood Acres
          • Crestwood Acres is located in Ogle County
        • Flagg
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
          • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Flagg. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Flagg
          • Flagg is located in Ogle County
          • Google driving directions:
          • From your current location to Flagg
          • From Rock Falls to Flagg
        • Frahms Country Acres
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Frahms Country Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Frahms Country Acres
          • Frahms Country Acres is located in Ogle County
        • Kyte Side Estates
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kyte Side Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kyte Side Estates
          • Kyte Side Estates is located in Ogle County
        • Baileyville
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the north)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Baileyville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Baileyville
          • Baileyville is located in Ogle County
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Baileyville <3>
        • Hickory Ridge
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hickory Ridge have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hickory Ridge
          • Hickory Ridge is located in Ogle County
        • Lightsville
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lightsville have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lightsville
          • Lightsville is located in Ogle County
        • Skare Estates
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Skare Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Skare Estates
          • Skare Estates is located in Ogle County
        • Childers Acres
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Childers Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Childers Acres
          • Childers Acres is located in Ogle County
        • Prairieview Estates
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Prairieview Estates have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Prairieview Estates
          • Prairieview Estates is located in Ogle County
        • Woodland Acres
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Woodland Acres have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodland Acres
          • Woodland Acres is located in Ogle County
        • Paynes Point
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paynes Point have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paynes Point
          • Paynes Point is located in Ogle County
  • Rock Island County
  • Stephenson County
  • Clinton County
    • County Website:   https://www.clintoncounty-ia.gov/
    • County Seat for Clinton:   Clinton (IA)
    • Note: The Mississippi River runs along the eastern border of the county
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Rock Falls   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Rock Falls.
      • Clinton
        (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
      • Lyons
        (26 miles [41.8 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lyons have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lyons
        • Lyons is located in Clinton County (IA)
      • Bulgers Hollow
        (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bulgers Hollow have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bulgers Hollow
        • Bulgers Hollow is located in Clinton County (IA)
      • Clinton Stock Yards
        (27 miles [43.5 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clinton Stock Yards have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clinton Stock Yards
        • Clinton Stock Yards is located in Clinton County (IA)
      • Elk River Junction
        (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elk River Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elk River Junction
        • Elk River Junction is located in Clinton County (IA)
      • Sibyl ‑ Historic
        (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sibyl have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sibyl
        • Sibyl is located in Clinton County (IA)
      • Almont
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Almont have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Almont
        • Almont is located in Clinton County (IA)
      • Camanche
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the west)
      • Hauntown
        (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hauntown have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hauntown
        • Hauntown is located in Clinton County (IA)
      • Chaney
        (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chaney have been provided by the GNIS.<4> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chaney
        • Chaney is located in Clinton County (IA)

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'straight-line' (or point-to-point) distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line from Point A (ie- Rock Falls) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Rock Falls. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 41.7797, Longitude: -89.6895    
<2>Our data comes from many sources and some sources are more dependable than others. When we add communities to our Gazetteer, we try to verify that we have the correct location for the community. We mark a community as 'Unverified' when we aren't confident about our data and want to do further checking.

We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now.

Since our Gazetteer contains over 100,000 communities, verifying everything is going to take time. If you find an error or can help us to improve our accuracy, please let us know.
<3>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<4>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<5>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.