The Walnut, Illinois area is
known for its prime farm land and agricultural production.
Bureau County was named in honor of Pierre de Beuro, a half-breed
trader, who was the first man to establish a trading post within the
present limits of the county.
Walnut's educational needs are served by
the Bureau Valley North School. Regional colleges and universities
include the Illinois Valley Community College, Kishwaukee College,
Illinois Central College, Bradley University, Black Hawk College,
Northern Illinois University and Rock Valley College.
Other recreational opportunities include Lake Depue Park, Ladd
Park, Sand Prairie Farms Hunting Preserve, Hennepin Canal Parkway
State Park, Mautino State Park and others. If golf is your game, there
are plenty of opportunities at
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Wyaton Hills Golf
Course, Hidden Lake Country Club, Spring Creek Golf Course, Indian
Hills Golf Course and Green River Country Club.
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