Kent, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kent
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Sign leading into Kent, Illinois, which notes the population of both people and dogs.
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 Kent
Location in Illinois
Kent
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Stephenson |
| Township | Kent |
| Elevation | 899 ft (274 m) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 79 |
| Postal code |
61044
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| Area code(s) | 815 |
Kent is a small place in Stephenson County, Illinois, USA. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it is a settlement that is not part of a larger city or town. It does not have its own local government.
Even without its own government, Kent is home to several important places. These include Solutions Bank, K & M Feed Mill, and St. Paul's Lutheran Church. You can also find Nuestro Queso cheesemakers and the Kent Fire Department here.
How Kent Started
Kent was officially mapped out in 1887. This happened when the Chicago Great Western Railroad was building its tracks nearby. When Kent was founded, it was the only village in its area. People thought it would grow much bigger.
Kent was likely named after Reverend Aratus Kent. He was a traveling speaker from Galena, Illinois. The post office in Kent opened a long time ago, on July 29, 1850.
Where is Kent Located?
Kent is in Stephenson County, Illinois. It is about 12 miles west of a larger city called Freeport.
Kent is in the southwestern part of its local area. It is also close to the border of Jo Daviess County. Another nearby town is Pearl City.
How Many People Live in Kent?
The last official count was in 2000. At that time, about 274 people lived in the area covered by Kent's postal code (61044). This number includes the small community of Kent and the surrounding countryside.
