Windsor, IL (Village)

Located in Mercer County along Route 17, New Windsor offers a peaceful small-town setting surrounded by open western Illinois farmland. While legal documents still call the village Windsor, everyone locally and at the post office knows it as New Windsor. Route 17 doubles as Main Street, keeping travel straightforward and connecting residents to larger nearby hubs like the Quad Cities and Galesburg.

Local life revolves around a few favorite spots. Depot Park honors the area's railroad history, and the converted train depot is now home to the Depot Bar & Grill, a popular place to grab dinner and catch up with neighbors. Across town, Rodeo Park hosts the annual New Windsor Fair, Rodeo and Horse Show, a summer tradition that draws crowds for rodeo events and livestock shows alongside the seasonal Route 17 Country Market. It is a quiet, down-to-earth community with a relaxed pace and strong local roots.