Sherrard, IL

Sherrard is a small, quiet village in Mercer County with around 700 residents, sitting about twenty minutes south of the Quad Cities. The town got its start in the late 1890s as a bustling coal mining hub before gradually settling into a close-knit agricultural community. Today, it offers a peaceful, small-town atmosphere with open country views and an easy commute to jobs and entertainment in the metro area.

Families are drawn to the area for the well-regarded Sherrard school district, which serves several neighboring towns across Mercer and Rock Island counties. Just southeast of town, the private Fyre Lake community provides waterfront homes, a championship golf course, boating, and fishing. Between the local library, active volunteer fire department, and popular annual summer fish fry, Sherrard has a friendly, down-to-earth vibe where neighbors still know one another by name.