Cropsey is a small unincorporated community in McLean County, Illinois, United States.

In 1867 he purchased land in Belle Prairie Township, Livingston County, just north of Cropsey.

He was a justice of the peace and represented McLean County in the Illinois State Legislature in the 36th and 37th general assemblies during the early 1890s.

A number of local people donated money and land to attract the railroad to Cropsey Township.

H. L. Barns ran a bank, served as notary public, and also dealt in livestock and grain.

L. W. Alford and Brother sold dry goods, notions, hats, caps, boots, shoes and queensware; they also repaired harnesses.

Most of these businesses faced Main Street [8] Since that time Cropsey has remained a very small place.