Corron Farm Preservation Society

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The purpose of Corron Farm Preservation Society is to preserve, increase, and enrich knowledge of the history of the Corron Farm and early Campton Township

Corron Farm is an historic dairy farm in Campton Township, Kane County, Illinois settled in 1835 by Robert Corron. Robert Corron was one of the early settlers of Campton Township. He came to Illinois from Greenbriar County, (WV) Virginia at the age of 19 after the Illinois territory opened to settlement. After working the land and improving his claim with a log cabin, he was able to purchase the land from the Land Grant Office in Chicago in 1842-43. Between 1850-54, Robert built the brick home that still stands today, as well as the hired man's house built in 1885, but only lived in for one year. The homestead has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places by the Department of the Interior. The Corron Farm Preservation Society is a 501(c) (3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to preserve, increase and enrich knowledge of the history of the Corron Farm and early Campton Township and to provide leisure and educational opportunities for Township residents, businesses and surrounding communities. Purchased by Campton Township in 2003 as part of its Open Space Plan, Corron Farm is integral to the history and heritage of Campton. At the Campton Township Annual Meeting held April 9, 2002, Campton residents participated in their local government by voting to purchase part of the historic Corron Farm property for Open Space. This grass-roots action made Corron Farm the first property to be purchased under the Township's Open Space Plan, and preserve the land and protect it from development. Under the plan approved by voters, 222 acres of Corron Farm land was purchased by the Township, with 122 more purchased by the Kane County Forest Preserve. Purchased by the Township in 2003 as part of its Open Space Plan, Corron Farm is integral to the history and heritage of Campton.

10/18/2026

🎂 HAPPY 191st BIRTHDAY, CORRON FARM! 🎉

October 1835 – October 2026

In October 1835, a 19-year-old named Robert Corron arrived in Campton Township, claimed a piece of land, and began building a future.

He probably never imagined that 191 years later, people would still be celebrating the farm he established.

What began with a humble log cabin grew into a thriving family farm, passed down through generations of the Corron family. Along the way came the beautiful brick farmhouse, dairy barns, countless harvests, and even milk supplied to Chicago’s 1893 World’s Fair!

Today, thanks to the Corron Farm Preservation Society, Campton Township, and generations of dedicated preservationists and volunteers, those 221 acres remain a treasured part of our community.

191 years. Generations of stories. One remarkable farm.

Here’s to preserving Corron Farm’s past—and ensuring its future for generations to come.

🎉 Happy Birthday, Corron Farm!

What’s your favorite memory at Corron Farm? Leave a comment below!

10/11/2026

More pictures from Boo After Dark 2026

10/11/2026

On behalf of the Corron Farm Preservation Society and the Corron Family, we would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to the Campton Hills Village Police Department for hosting the 2nd Boo After Dark event at the Historic Corron Farm Saturday! The farm was totally brought back to life with so many precious smiles and laughter from all of those who attended! The event honored the Corron Family Legacy of families gathering together in unison and harmony! Many thanks for all the volunteers and support of the community!

10/10/2026

Scarecrow Fest in St. Charles this weekend! Stop on by the Corron Farm Preservation Society display on Riverside Drive C7! Say hi to the Highland Cow and scarecrow friends! While there, vote for Corron Farm Preservation Society! Special thanks to Tom Hodge, Paula Sipinski, Anne and Marty Krashoc, Michele Kalbeck, Jason Welander, Jimmy Lake and Anna Acitelli for assistance with this years display! Special thank you to the Campton Township Open Space Crew for getting the display to its home on Riverside Drive. Stop on by!

09/27/2026

Coming out the All Wheels Show in Campton Township today? Stop by the Corron Farm Preservation Society booth and check our retro-mod buggy! Or maybe it’s a survivor? Barn find?

Say hi and pick up your free dairy cow stress toy!

We’re here all day!

09/27/2026

Coming out to the Campton Township All Wheel Show today? Stop by the Corron Farm Preservation Society booth and say hi!

Check out our buggy and let us know: Retromod? Survivor? Barn find? Oldest vehicle?

Beautiful day!

08/19/2026

Corron Farm Preservation Society wishes our newest Board Member Steve Gibson a very happy birthday! Thank you for being such a wonderful asset to our team! Historic Corron Farm Corron Farm Preservation Society

06/16/2026

Pictures are courtesy of Karen Muehlfelt, Keeping Moments Photography. To view all photos from this event, please visit Karen's website - https://keepingmoments.pixieset.com/tomcorroncelebrationoflife/.

If anyone would like to purchase high-resolution professional prints, they are available right from the gallery. Just click on the desired photo(s) and press Buy Photo. A variety of sizes and mediums will be displayed. Karen proofs every order before it goes to the lab.

06/16/2026

Address

7N761 Corron Road
Campton Hills, IL
60175

Telephone

(515) 745-2043

Website

http://www.corronfarm.com/

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