Stark County was formed in 1839 out of Knox and Putnam counties. It was named for General Colonel John Stark (August 28, 1728 – May 8, 1822), who served in the American Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War. He became widely known as the "Hero of Bennington" for his exemplary service at the Battle of Bennington in 1777.
Learn MoreThe County Board meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:30pm and at such other times as may be determined by the County Board. Meetings are held in the Courtroom on the second floor of the Stark County Courthouse located at 130 W. Main Street, Toulon, Illinois
Learn MoreThe Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is updating the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) for Stark County, Illinois and Incorporated Areas. Your property may be within an area impacted by these mapping updates. The Stark County Board encourages you to attend the upcoming Flood Map Information Open House to learn more. Representatives from FEMA are hosting the Open House on June 22, 2023. Staff will be available to provide information about your specific property. You will have the opportunity to speak with the State National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Coordinator, local officials, and members of the Illinois State Water Survey project team who will provide the most current information about flood risk, flood insurance, and floodplain development regulations. Open House Details WHAT: Stark County FEMA Flood Map Information Open House WHEN: June 22, 2023 from 4:00–6:00 PM WHERE: Toulon Public Library, 617 East Jefferson Street, Toulon, IL 61483 More information Property owners, realtors, lenders, and insurance agents are also encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about flood risk within our community. You can view or download the Preliminary FIRM panels from https://hazards.fema.gov/femaportal/prelimdownload. Enter your address to see the updated maps at https://msc.fema.gov/fmcv. If you cannot attend the Open House, reach out to the FEMA Flood Mapping and Insurance eXchange (FMIX) at (877) 336-2627, via email, or via chat. A map specialist can help answer your questions. Learn about flood insurance at: https://www.fema.gov/flood-insurance or https://www.floodsmart.gov/.
MoreThe Henry & Stark County Health Department kicked off their IPLAN (Illinois Project for Local Assessment of Needs) process by convening a Community Health Committee of local stakeholders.
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