Van Petten is an unincorporated community in Lee County, Illinois, United States.

The community is named for A. G. Van Petten, the original owner of the town site.

[1] A post office called Van Petten was established in 1901 and remained in operation for 30 years.

The town is owned and operated by Dave and Babe Brandon [3]

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