Washburn
is the perfect place to enjoy the benefits of small
town life but the convenience of living close to a major
metropolitan area. With a population of
12-hundred people, Washburn’s leaders and residents
have their eye on the future. Whether you are
considering moving to our area or just visiting our
website, the Village of Washburn welcomes you!
Nestled in
the farm fields just northeast of Peoria, Washburn is
just 30 miles away from all the amenities you expect
to find in a large city. There are major shopping
venues, sporting events, nightclubs and restaurants
just a short drive away.
But it’s the
quality of life that people enjoy in our town. People
who move to our Village find their lives enhanced by
our schools, our churches and community organizations.
There is a
wealth of outdoor activities in our community. Hunting
land is fertile with pheasant, deer and other upland
game. The bass fishing in the Illinois river is
great, receiving national recognition with a yearly
visit from the pros for a BASSmaster’s fishing tournament.
Washburn is
a great place to raise children. We view our children
as one of our most important assets, and that is clear
when you look at the success of our school system. The
class sizes are small, the teachers are truly involved
in their students’ growth and success and our children
are not exposed daily to some of the dangers you’ll
find in schools in bigger cities. And for recreational
interests, every summer our ball fields are filled with
children of all ages.
People in Washburn
feel safe. We have a very low crime rate and neighbors
know each other and watch out for one another. We
have a dedicated group of volunteer firefighters and
EMT’s and a highly regarded city/maintenance department.
With an eye
toward future growth, the village has just completed
a wastewater/sewer system. We are also in the
planning stages to replace our old water tower and entire
water system.
For businesses
looking to relocate to a central Illinois community,
Washburn is a great choice. We have the affordable
housing and good schools that are important to your
employees. Our city officials and community leaders
stand ready and waiting to help you bring your business
to our area.
We hope you’ll
stop by… to visit or to stay.
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