Village of Port Byron

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Village of Port Byron

An historic town, on the banks of the Mississippi River, in upper Rock Island County, Illinois. Visit Port Byron, just north of I-80 on Illinois 84! Rolling".

Port Byron, Illinois was founded by the Syms Brothers and Archie Allen in 1828. The area land was originally occupied by the Pottowatomis. Port Byron is located on the Mississippi, in Northern Rock Island County. According to the 2010 census, the population of Port Byron is 1,676. Port Byron is home to Tug Fest, founded in 1987. A 2400' rope is set across the Mississippi to LeClaire, Iowa where an

other team awaits. Multiple teams battle it out in a huge tug-of-war. This event is a large tourist attraction held the second weekend of August. The event is Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Thursday is opening night, Friday night is fireworks, and Saturday is the Firemen's Pancake Breakfast at City Hall and the Tug. We hope to see you there! Port Byron has a beautiful river front view with a bike path, boat dock, gazebo-stage, War Memorial, and "Will B. "Will B. Rolling" is a large statue that sits on the river front, with a man, Will, riding a bike. He is the Port Byron "Bike Path Ambassador". In April 2014, Port Byron was awarded the River Action Eddy Award in regards to Will B. He stands tall and proud and is a symbol of Port Byron. Port Byron has many fun things to do such as our bike path, shopping, dining, parks, boating, and our river front. Another attraction in our area is Byron Hills Golf Course. A great place to get out and have a fun day golfing! We hope you come visit us in Port Byron, we're "Just Down the Stream"!

09/03/2026

08/26/2026

Update: We have been informed that Hampton Township does have assessors out and part of Port Byron is covered by their area. We will always suggest if you are unsure, ask for ID.

The Village of Port Byron has received calls on people in homeowners yards and claiming to be assessors. They are not affiliated with our local assessor and you should call the R I County Sherriff to report.

08/25/2026

Our food pantry has been very busy lately. As always take what you need give what you can.

08/10/2026

The Village of Port Byron will be flushing hydrants this week

07/26/2026

Don’t forget the Village of Port Byron’s Ice Cream Social is today 3:00 - 4:30 or while supplies last. Due to the predicted temperatures we will host this inside Village Hall. Come have a scoop of ice cream and enjoy the Sunday Afternoon.

07/21/2026

Last call for rsvp for Kids Day Thursday July 23rd 11:30-1:00
Call Village Hall at 309-523-3705

05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day take a moment to honor those that gave so much.

05/14/2026

If anyone has information on the vandalism at the Pickleball Court in Port Byron please call Village Hall. Unfortunately we are at a point to install cameras.

04/22/2026

Students from Riverdale Middle School came to the Village of Port Byron to work with Public Works, pulling weeds, picking up litter and planting some flowers for Earth Week and to give back to their community. They all did an amazing job and everything looks great. Thank you to a great group of kids!

Address

Port Byron, IL
61275

Telephone

(309) 523-3705

Website

http://www.portbyronil.com/

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