Princeton is a city in and the county seat of Bureau County, Illinois, United States. The population was 7,832 at the 2020 census.
Midwest
Princeton
Bureau County, IL
Population
7,749
Walk Score
66 · Somewhat Walkable
Median rent
$727
Median home value
$136,400
Incorporated
1884
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- Oakland Cemetery Historic District · listed 2021
- Princeton North Main Street Historic District · listed 2018
- Princeton South Main Street-Courthouse Square Historic District · listed 2018
Notable landmarks
- Greenwood Cottage · listed 1983
- Hampshire Colony Congregational Church · listed 2018
- Lovejoy, Owen, Homestead · listed 1973
- Paddock, Colonel George H., House · listed 2021
- Princeton Chapter House · listed 1980
- Red Covered Bridge · listed 1975
- Skinner, Richard M., House · listed 1983
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