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Stark County is located in north-central Illinois. It borders Henry County to its west and Peoria County to the east. Toulon is the county seat and is found in the middle of the county. Rural life prevails in the area, with major industries being agriculture and livestock production. It is well-known for its natural beauty with many parks and nature reserves throughout the county.
Stark County was the site of the first oil well in Illinois. It was drilled near Wyoming in 1866 and produced oil for many years before it was abandoned. The well's site is now marked with a historical marker. Visitors can also learn more about Illinois' history at the Wyoming Historical Museum.
Over the years, Stark County has been home to many famous people. Bruce Rauner was the Governor of Illinois between 2015 and 2019. Rauner was born in Toulon, where he attended Toulon High School. He then went on to Harvard Business School and Dartmouth College. Harold Nichols was also a famous Toulon resident. He was an Olympic gold medalist in wrestling and was born there.
Stark County has seen many historic events in its history. The Stark County Coal Mine Disaster in 1883 which claimed the lives of 68 miners was one of the most significant. It was the result of an explosion at a Wyoming coal mine, which remains one of the most tragic mining accidents in Illinois' history. The Wyoming Historical Museum offers information about the disaster and its effects for visitors who visit the area today.
