There is so many historical tidbits that the community of Beardstown can claim. For example, Beardstown was a popular duck hunting location for notorious gangster, Al Capone. Beardstown was also the setting where young lawyer, Abraham Lincoln, successfully defended Duff Armstrong in the famous "Almanac Murder Trial", which showcased the immense legal and intellectual talents of the young Lincoln.

But there is so much more to Beardstown. Located in Cass County in midwestern Illinois, Beardstown is situated along the rushing waters of the Illinois River, and is 35 miles west from the city of Springfield. The estimated population of Beardstown is 6,000 people.

Other historical tidbits of Beardstown include the city being once known as the "Watermelon Capital" due to the numerous watermelon farms in and around the area. Also, the city was made famous by the Beardstown Ladies, a group of 16 women who wrote a number of popular investment-advice books.

Today, Beardstown is known for the immense Excel Corporation, a pork processing company that employs close to 2000 people in the city. The city is characterized by hard working, blue-collar citizens, who are dedicated to their work, their families, and each other. You'll be hard pressed to find a closer community bond than you will in Beardstown. The city's caring atmosphere has made the area a great place for families!