Sterling, since 1838

Sterling is a city in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States, along the Rock River. We’re gathering its old postcards, photos and papers from public archives right now.

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188 years of Sterling

Every find lands on the timeline as it comes in. Gaps show where the archives go quiet, and where neighbors can help.

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