Kentland is located on the east edge of the Central Illinois prairie, just inside the Indiana state line. Its history actually begins just before the Civil War during a time of tremendous growth for the entire country. The railroads had pushed westward and all along their tracks towns sprang up.

Over the years Kentland has suffered several disasterous fires. The first and probably the most devastating for the community was in 1870. This fire originated on the upper floor of the Kent building and spread so rapidly that within three hours fifteen businesses were burned. Property damage was estimated at over $200,000.00 and could have been disasterous for Kentland. The result, however, was a courageous rebuilding effort which changed the town's appearance from typically frontier to one of updated substantial structures..

The current business district is an attractive and contemporary shopping area reflecting the continued progress and growth the town has made over the years.

Downtown Kentland Kentland is still known for its execeptional farmland and has agriculture as its prime industry. However, new businesses and industries are growing in the area. Presently there are three privately owned industrial parks: Ross Industrial Park in the north; Ross Industrial Park in the east, and Batton Industrial Park in the west.

Kentland has been fortunate however, never to have lost its many small town attributes. You'll still find country quiet and tree-lined streets providing a pleasant place to live and an environment which can be enjoyed by all.