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Sterling is a city in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States, along the Rock River. The population was 14,782 at the 2020 census, down from 15,370 in 2010. Formerly nicknamed "Hardware Capital of the World", the city has long been associated with manufacturing and the steel industry.
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About Sterling. Officially established in 1857, Sterling has been a city of hard-working people, deeply rooted in local industry since that time. Originally home to a few mills powered by the river, the industrial base grew with the country and the small City of Sterling soon became the Hardware Capital of the World.
Sterling is a city in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States, along the Rock River. The population was 14,782 at the 2020 census, down from 15,370 in 2010. Map. Directions.
- Showplace Antiques & Treasures. Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account. Posted by Showplace Antiques & Treasures on Saturday, March 5, 2022.
- Hennepin Canal Feeder Bike Trail. Editor's Note: There's no photo available at the time of writing. Expose yourself to nature by going to Hennepin Canal Feeder Bike Trail.
- Sinnissippi Mounds. The Sinnissippi Mounds, in the beautiful Sinnissippi Park, are a product of the Native American Hopewell Tradition which flourished in the Sterling area two thousand years ago.
- Midway Drive-In and Diner. In Sterling, you can partake in a classic feature of many, many American movies - the Drive-In Theatre! Simply arrive in your car, grab some drinks and snacks at the Midway Diner, and enjoy the movie.
Sterling is a city in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States. The population was 15,370 at the 2010 census, down from 15,451 at the 2000 census. Formerly nicknamed "The Hardware Capital of the World", Sterling has long been associated with manufacturing and the steel industry.
Sterling Main Street is dedicated to the revitalization and promotion of our historic downtown. Through collaboration with local businesses, organizations, and local government, we strive to create a vibrant, attractive, and thriving community hub where history meets modernity.
