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Rockton Attractions

Fur trader Stephen Mack and his wife Hononegah, daughter of a Potawatamie chief, founded Rockton in 1835. Rockton has Greek Revival homes and buildings, the county's oldest church, the Old Stone Church, Victorian era houses and turn-of-the-century limestone buildings.
Stephen Mack Home
Stephen Mack was the first to settle in Rockton and his home has been restored to its original state. It offers a glimpse into the life of this frontiersman.
Whitman Trading Post
Tours of Whitman Trading Post, built in 1820, are available. It is located on Macktown Forest Preserve, one of the earliest settlements in Northern Illinois.
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