Bloomington in McLean County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Country Financial
Founding date: 1925
Photographed by Jason Voigt, February 15, 2026
1. Country Financial Marker
Founded in 1925, Country Financial began as a provider of fire and crop insurance for farmers. Over the decades, it grew into a reliable provider of auto, home, life, and business insurance, as well as retirement and investment services. Rooted in its agricultural origins, Country Financial remains committed to helping individuals and families protect what they have and plan for the future.
Mission statement: To enrich lives in the communities we serve.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.
Location. 40° 29.906′ N, 88° 57.473′ W. Marker is in Bloomington, Illinois, in McLean County. It can be reached from the intersection of Towanda Avenue and Jersey Avenue. Marker is located at the north side of the parking lot of the IAA building, off of Towanda Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1701 Towanda Ave, Bloomington IL 61701, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Illinois. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Country Financial and Illinois Agricultural Association Centennials (here, next to this marker); IAA Credit Union (here, next to this marker); Growmark (here, next to this marker); Illinois Farm Bureau (here, next to this marker); IAA Foundation (here, next to this marker); Prairie Farms (here, next to this marker); Old Soldiers' Monument (approx. 1.2 miles away); Historic Camelback Bridge (approx. 1.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bloomington.
Regarding Country Financial. Country is usually stylized in all caps.
Also see . . .
1. Country Financial (official website). (Submitted on March 15, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
2. Country Financial on Wikipedia. (Submitted on March 15, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
Photographed by Jason Voigt, February 15, 2026
2. Country Financial Marker
Photographed by Jason Voigt, February 15, 2026
3. Country Financial Marker
Marker is on the right, in the back
Credits. This page was last revised on March 15, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 15, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 15, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
