Rockford Essential Info
Basics
Best Time To Go
Apr-Oct
Current Time
Current Weather
63 °F
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Fun Facts
- Rockford has the highest per capita concentration of Swedish American people in the United States.
- Due to the area's proximity to a ford across the Rock River, the village of Midway was renamed Rockford in 1837 by arriving New Englanders.
- Prior to World War II, Rockford became home to Kegel Harley-Davidson, which became the oldest family-owned Harley-Davidson dealership in existence.
Popular Foods
- Swedish Meatballs
- Spincahc Ravioli