Stockton

Small Town Living at its Best
Nestled in the valley of the South Fork of the Solomon River at the junction of U.S. Highways 24 and 183, Stockton residents enjoy the peace and quiet of rural living without losing the urban amenities. In addition to its scenic location and its pioneer heritage, Stockton has several features that make it unique.

Stockton, with a population of just under 1,500 people, offers a slower-paced, relaxed lifestyle. Children still ride bikes all over town, neighbors still sit on porches to enjoy quiet evenings, it’s small town America at its best. For those who might like to de-stress their lives, Stockton is a wonderful place to call home. Whether it’s to retire, own a business, or raise a family, Stockton is a great place to grow.

Stockton is located within an hour’s drive of six large man-made lakes with over 40,000 acres of public hunting area. In the immediate vicinity are Webster State Park and Reservoir and Kirwin Reservoir. These facilities offer camping, fishing, hunting, and other outdoor activities. The entire area abounds with pheasant, quail, deer, and wild turkey making this a hunter’s paradise each fall.

Take the long way.

The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.

Webster Lake & State Park

7 miles west of Stockton on Highway 24 or 10 miles north of Zurich on Highway 258 from K-18. The 3,780 acre lake has campgrounds, picnic areas, swimming, volleyball courts,…

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Things to Do in Stockton

Old Log Hotel

The Old Log Hotel is Stockton's first hotel erected in 1871. Joseph McNulty, the owner,…

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Let it unfold.

Not everything needs to be scheduled to be meaningful.

Nova Theater

The restoration of the NOVA Theatre has been a community effort. Stockton is proud to…

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Rooks County Hunting

Rooks County is well known as a haven for hunters. An abundance of pheasant, quail,…

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Rooks County Historical Museum

Rooks County's French Canadian and German ancestry and the region's history can be reviewed at…

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Rooks County Courthouse

In 1923 a new courthouse replaced the native stone structure of 1881. Listed on the…

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Rooks State Fishing Lake

Camping - Fishing - Hunting - PicnickingNo Fee - Financed by hunting and fishing license…

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

St. Thomas Church

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Carnegie Library

The Stockton Library was built in 1911 by money received from Andrew Carnegie. In 1984…

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