Marshall County, Illinois
Lacon Real Estate and Local Guide
Lacon is the county seat of Marshall County, set on the east bank of the Illinois River about 30 miles north of Peoria. Founded in 1831, it is a riverside community and a grain-shipping point on the river. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Lacon best.
About the area
Living in Lacon, IL
One of the oldest towns in northern Illinois, laid out in 1831 and county seat of Marshall County since 1839.
The housing market
Homes in Lacon
- About 73.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 82.7% of housing units are single-family homes.
- The median owner-occupied home value is about $111,700.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Lacon home
Marshall County Courthouse
Historic courthouse erected in 1840 that overlooks downtown Lacon
Lacon Bridge
Illinois River crossing of continuous truss design completed in 1939, linking Lacon to Sparland
Marshall County Old Settlers
Annual late-August event on the courthouse lawn, described as the oldest ongoing event of its kind in Illinois
Lacon Riverfront Park
Riverside park with Illinois River views, picnic areas, and boat access at the Lacon Marina
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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.