Knox County, Illinois
Knoxville Real Estate and Local Guide
Knoxville is the oldest town in Knox County, established in 1831 and serving as the county seat until 1873, with a historic public square at its center. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Knoxville best.
About the area
Living in Knoxville, IL
Knoxville was one of the first ten municipalities incorporated in Illinois and Abraham Lincoln stayed here on his way to the 1858 debate at Knox College.
The housing market
Homes in Knoxville
- About 84.8% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 80.7% of housing is detached single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $139,900.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Knoxville home
Old Knox County Courthouse
Knox County's first courthouse, completed in 1839 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Sanburn Log Cabin
Built in 1832 as the city's first general store and post office, now a museum
Hall of Records
Built in 1854 and now serving as Knoxville City Hall
Knox County Fairgrounds
North of town on Henderson Road, hosting the Knox County Fair each August
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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.