Woodford County, Illinois

History:

Woodford County was formed in 1841 out of Tazewell and McLean Counties. The County was named for Woodford County, Kentucky, which was named for General William Woodford, who was with General George Washington at Valley Forge.

Cities, Towns and Villages of Woodford County:

• Bay View Gardens
• Benson
• Congerville
• El Paso
• Eureka
• Germantown Hills
• Goodfield
• Kappa
• Lowpoint
• Metamora
• Minonk
• Panola
• Roanoke
• Secor
• Spring Bay
• Washburn

Neighboring Counties:

• Marshall County (north)
• LaSalle County (northeast)
• Livingston County (east)
• McLean County (southeast)
• Tazewell County (southwest)
• Peoria County (west)