Monticello (Illinois) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Piatt County, Illinois, United States
About Monticello (Illinois)
Monticello's first resident was George Haworth. Haworth came to the area in 1822 to serve as a U.S. liaison agent to local Native American tribes. Haworth did not remain, but in 1829, James A. Piatt purchased Haworth's small log cabin. Soon more settlers arrived. In 1837, residents decided to form a new town which was christened Monticello – after the home of Thomas Jefferson. Monticello was incorporated as a town on July 1, 1837. Townsfolk held a celebration on July 4. Monticello continued to grow as the population increased over the next decade. A new county was established on Jan 27 1841: Piatt County - named in honor the first permanent settler, James A. Piatt. As it was the only town in the area at that time, Monticello was named the county seat. The county began legal functions on Ap
Top Attractions in Monticello (Illinois)
Explore the best things to see and do in Monticello (Illinois):
- ★Garden Walk
- ★Monticello Railway Museum
Where to Eat in Monticello (Illinois)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Casa Real
- 🍴Casey's Carry Out Pizza
- 🍴Filippo's Pizza & Italian Food
- 🍴Monical's Pizza
- 🍴Monticello Red Wheel
- 🍴Pies By Inge
Where to Stay in Monticello (Illinois)
- 🏨Foster Inn
- 🏨Monticello Best Western Gateway Inn
Monticello (Illinois) Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: