Ogle County, Illinois
Forreston Real Estate and Local Guide
Forreston is a small, rural farming village in northwest Ogle County with strong German ancestry, platted in 1854 and named for the surrounding forests. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Forreston best.
About the area
Living in Forreston, IL
Known for its German-heritage Sauerkraut Days festival, first held in 1913.
The housing market
Homes in Forreston
- About 81% of housing units are owner-occupied, reflecting a stable small-village population.
- Roughly 87% of housing units are detached single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $116,500, well below Illinois averages.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Forreston home
First House and Store in Forreston Historical Marker
Illinois State Historical Society marker at the site of the town's first brick house and store, erected 2005 for the Forreston Sesquicentennial
Forreston Sauerkraut Days
Annual German-heritage festival first held in 1913, revived in 2018, with a parade, car show, and sauerkraut lunch each August
Memorial Park
Village park on the southeast edge of downtown that hosts the Sauerkraut Days lunch and shelter events
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.