Baileyville, IL
- Elevation
- 927 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
- General Quality Overall rating out of 100
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Baileyville is a quiet, close-knit rural community in Ogle County, located just west of Rockford and minutes from Forreston. What started in the 1800s as a stagecoach stop and railroad depot has evolved into a calm countryside hamlet surrounded by open farmland. It is the kind of place where neighbors know each other and the pace of life slows way down.
Historic homes, a couple of longstanding churches, and a local post office form the heart of the village. Families are served by the Forrestville Valley School District in nearby Forreston, and residents make the short drive into Freeport or Rockford for grocery shopping and dining. For anyone searching for affordable, peaceful living with wide-open spaces and an easy commute, Baileyville has a lot of charm.
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