Bradford was laid out in 1863, and incorporated in 1869. Bradford is the birthplace of Eva Katherine Clapp, writer.
- CountyStark County
- Population676 (2020 U.S. Census)
Bradford was laid out in 1863, and incorporated in 1869. Bradford is the birthplace of Eva Katherine Clapp, writer.
Bradford, Illinois gifts and souvenirs: 22 designs made from Bradford's own map, landmarks and history, from $16 to $95. Printed to order and shipped free in the USA.
| Popular | Price |
|---|---|
| Bradford Hometown Ornament | $23 |
| Bradford Vintage Travel Poster | from $40 |
| Bradford Varsity Crewneck | from $57 |
| Bradford Est. Tee | from $33 |
| Bradford Town Line Mug | from $26 |
| Bradford Market Tote | $37 |
Ceramic keepsake, gold ribbon
Its landmark photo in a classic travel-poster layout
A local landmark photo as a gallery print
The town's story in dates, from its own records, for home or classroom
Map of local landmarks, washable fabric
Heavy-blend fleece, street map printed on the back
Red heavy-blend crewneck, knit-stitch town print
Soft Bella+Canvas jersey
Kids' Bella+Canvas jersey, youth sizes
Bella+Canvas toddler jersey
Bella+Canvas baby bodysuit
Glossy ceramic, dishwasher safe
Weatherproof, for the front walk
24″×16″, printed coir-look fibers, rubber back
12″×12″ printed wood, ready to hang
Soft-touch, zip cover
A local landmark photo with the town name, 18″×18″
Sturdy all-over-print tote
Glossy top, cork back
Soft fleece, 50″×60″
20 oz, double-wall stainless
The town's earliest Sanborn fire-insurance map, drawn building by building and hand-coloured, from the Library of Congress
Population 2010: 768 → 2020: 676
From Wikidata (CC0).
Bradford was laid out in 1863, and incorporated in 1869. The Dixon, Peoria and Hannibal Railroad passed through Bradford, and the settlement was "located on very high ground, overlooking fertile farms in all directions." The population was over 500 in 1876.
Bradford was a part of the 1937 - 1947 USDA, AAA historical aerial photography collection as well as the 1955 - 1980 statewide USDA collection.
Adapted (trimmed) from the Wikipedia article Bradford, Illinois, revision 1378506473 by its contributors, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
We share a part of every Bradford sale with local partners, and we'd love to print from your collection. Old photographs, maps and postcards make the best keepsakes.
Partner with usA favorite landmark, your street, a school or team, an anniversary gift, a different product. Tell us and we'll get back to you by email.
1 free coloring page of Bradford, each traced from a photo of a local landmark. Print them at home, at school or for story hour.
Bradford's population was 676 in the 2020 U.S. Census, down from 768 in 2010.
A view of Bradford