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Aledo, Illinois
Aledo is a city of 3,668 people in Mercer County, Illinois, founded in 1855.
Why visit Aledo
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 7 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include William & Vashti College, Downtown Aledo Historic District, Mercer County Courthouse and Jaycee Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 13°F, and about 22 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Aledo
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Aledo
Aledo is a city in and the county seat of Mercer County, Illinois, United States. The population was 3,633 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Aledo, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
William & Vashti College
School · 0.7 mi
College in Aledo, Illinois from 1908 to 1918
Museums and landmarks6
Downtown Aledo Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Aledo, Illinois
Mercer County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Local government building in the United States
Mercer County Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Prison in Aledo, United States of America
Mercer County Fairgrounds
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Restaurants and cafes7
History
Aledo was established in the 1850s when the Great Western Railroad was extended to that point. It was briefly named "DeSoto", after Hernando de Soto, until the discovery of an identically named village in Jackson County. "Aledo" likely derives from John S. Thompson who, reportedly, saw the name Aledo (a municipality in Spain) in Webster's Dictionary. Development began in the 1850s, and the oldest surviving buildings date from the following decade. A post office has been in operation at Aledo since September 24, 1856. In 1857, the county seat was moved to Aledo from Millersburg after a countywide referendum. Aledo was incorporated on August 15, 1863. In the 1950s, the first Tastee-Freez in the United States was built in the downtown. The Downtown Aledo Historic District was established in 2016, with 75 contributing historic buildings in the downtown area.
From the History section of Aledo, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship10
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Healthcare4
Genesis Health Group, Aledo
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.8 mi
1007 Northwest 3rd Street, Aledo
Map of Aledo
49 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 13°F | 1.7 in | 6.2 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 17°F | 1.9 in | 6.2 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 27°F | 2.5 in | 3.0 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 38°F | 4.0 in | 0.6 in |
| May | 73°F | 50°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 60°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 63°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 62°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 53°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 41°F | 2.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 30°F | 2.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 20°F | 2.0 in | 4.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Aledo Hcn (0 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Mercer County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-09-19: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2013-05-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-03-17: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2008-06-24: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Quad Cities International Airport (MLI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 21 miles away.
- Rock Island 20 mi northeast, about 33 min by car
- Muscatine 23 mi northwest, about 36 min by car
- Moline 24 mi northeast, about 38 min by car
- Davenport 26 mi north, about 42 min by car
- Galesburg 26 mi southeast, about 42 min by car
- Bettendorf 29 mi northeast, about 47 min by car
- East Moline 29 mi northeast, about 47 min by car
- Burlington 33 mi southwest, about 54 min by car
- Kewanee 43 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Iowa City 51 mi northwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Mercer County Courthouse Image, Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CB&Q RR Depot Aledo, IL, Turner, C. G.; Times Record Pub.; Benedict, Public domain
- Aledo, Illinois (9179322603), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Aledo, Illinois (7981538822), Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Aledo Opera House evaporative cooling fan, Dentree2, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Aledo Opera House hardwood flooring, Dentree2, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Knights of Pythias Hall Interior Aledo, IL, Turner, C. G.; Times Record Pub.; Benedict, Public domain
- WCGalloway AledoIL 1896, Times Record Pub.; Turner, C. G., Public domain
- AledoIL DowntownHD 1, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Welcome to Aledo, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- AledoIL DowntownHD 3, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- AledoIL DowntownHD 2, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- AledoIL PostOffice, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- AledoIL OperaHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- AledoIL MercerCountyCourthouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- "The Livermore" Formerly The Button House Aledo, IL, Turner, C. G.; Times Record Pub.; Benedict, Public domain
- Image County Jail, Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Store of C. K. Marquis, Turner, C. G.; Times Record Pub.; Benedict, Public domain
- Detwiler Bros Hardware Store - drawing, Turner, C. G.; Times Record Pub.; Benedict, Public domain
- Wallen Block, Turner, C. G.; Times Record Pub.; Benedict, Public domain
- The Palace Drug Store Interior, Turner, C. G.; Times Record Pub.; Benedict, Public domain
- McKinney Block, Turner, C. G.; Times Record Pub.; Benedict, Public domain
- Image Fairgrounds, Mercer County, Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0
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