Prophetstown

Prophetstown is a small village located in Whiteside County, Illinois. It is situated on the banks of the Rock River, about 10 miles south of the city of Sterling. The village was founded in 1836 by the Prophet, a Native American leader of the Sauk and Fox tribes. The village was a major center of Native American culture and commerce in the 19th century. Today, Prophetstown is a quiet, rural community with a population of about 1,000 people. The village is home to a variety of businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, a restaurant, and a few small shops. The village also has a public library, a post office, and a few churches. The village is also home to a number of parks and recreational areas, including a golf course, a swimming pool, and a campground.