| Hoopeston, Illinois is situated in the heart of the Corn
Belt. Hoopeston offers a fantastic mix of big city opportunity along with
the peace of mind that comes from rural living. Home of the popular annual
National Sweet Corn Festival, Hoopeston offers its citizens a multitude of
clubs, organizations and local events, all embedded in the traditional
friendly and outgoing Midwestern hospitality. Settled in May of
1871 at the crossroads of two railroad lines, Hoopeston quickly grew into a
bustling prairie town. Attracted by the rich farmland and easy access to the
railroads, canning factories were quickly established to process locally
grown crops, with new industries transforming Hoopeston into a thriving
industrial community.
Hoopeston residents enjoy a community with a heritage of strong
faiths, work ethics and thriving businesses. Citizens of Hoopeston continue
to work together for the betterment of all residents. Hoopeston is a unique
blend of economic opportunity, metropolitan services, and access to an ample
skilled workforce, Hoopeston is a city with a future. |
