About Us:

Stillman Valley was founded in North Central Illinois in 1876. It is named after the creek that runs through it. The creek itself was named after Major Stillman of the US Army who fought and died in the first battle of the Blackhawk War on May 13, 1832. A large memorial to this battle is located in Stillman Valley. It reads: "Here, on May 14, 1832, the first engagement of the Black Hawk War took place. When 275 Illinois militiamen under Maj. Isaiah Stillman were put to flight by Black Hawk and his warriors." The Monument is located South of Route 72 on the east side of the village.

Stillman Valley lies in a broad valley in the Rock River basin. Due to the presence of two major railroad lines, Stillman Valley prospered throughout much of it's history. Farmers in surrounding areas would come to Stillman to transport their grain for eventual shipment by rail to other areas. Stillman Valley still has grain elevators and one rail link.