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Lewistown, Illinois

Lewistown is a city and the county seat of Fulton County, Illinois, United States. It was named by its founder, Ossian M. Ross, after his oldest son, Lewis W. Ross. The population was 2,041 at the 2020 census. Located in central Illinois, it is southwest of Peoria. It is the source of Spoon River Anthology by Edgar Lee Masters, who lived there. Native American burial mounds are nearby at Dickson Mounds off Illinois Route 97.

History
The city was named for Lewis Ross, the son of a first settler. The Lewistown post office has been in operation since 1831. It contains a tempera on canvas mural titled Lewiston Milestones, painted by Ida Abelman in 1941, depicting the Lincoln–Douglas debates. Murals were produced from 1934 to 1943 in the United States through the Section of Painting and Sculpture, later called the Section of Fine Arts, of the U.S. Treasury Department.

Geography
Lewistown is located in central Fulton County. U.S. Route 24 passes through the center of the city, leading northeast 40 mi to Peoria and southwest 89 mi to Quincy. Illinois Route 97 leads north from Lewistown 48 mi to Galesburg. IL 97 leads east out of Lewistown concurrently with US 24, then turns south, leading 12 mi to Havana and 60 mi to Springfield, the state capital.

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Lewistown has a total area of 2.00 sqmi, all land.

Tourist attractions
Oak Hill Cemetery is located in Lewistown. This cemetery was made famous by Edgar Lee Masters in his Spoon River Anthology.

The Emiquon National Wildlife Refuge, a 7,000 acre wetland restoration, is located on the Illinois River 6 mi east of Lewistown. It is one of the largest floodplain restoration projects in the United States outside the Florida Everglades.

Dickson Mounds Museum, 5 mi southeast of Lewistown, is an archaeological museum dedicated to American Indian artifacts. The building itself is built on ancient Native American burial mounds.

The Rasmussen Blacksmith Shop Museum is located on Main Street of Lewistown. It is one of the few blacksmith shops left in the United States. It has been run by the Rasmussen family since 1880.

The Spoon River Valley Scenic Drive is an event sponsored by the city of Lewistown in the fall of each year. Lewistown Music in the Park is held in the city as well, with the festival earning the "Governor's Hometown Award" in 2021.

Demographics
As of the 2020 census there were 2,041 people, 841 households, and 516 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,020.50 PD/sqmi. There were 1,126 housing units at an average density of 563.00 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.25% White, 0.34% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.05% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 0.83% from other races, and 3.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.08% of the population.

There were 841 households, out of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.42% were married couples living together, 7.97% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.64% were non-families. 34.72% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.79% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.94 and the average family size was 2.31.

The city's age distribution consisted of 20.4% under the age of 18, 6.1% from 18 to 24, 26.6% from 25 to 44, 26.7% from 45 to 64, and 20.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $52,393, and the median income for a family was $73,077. Males had a median income of $50,063 versus $26,156 for females. The per capita income for the city was $27,272. About 13.2% of families and 22.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.0% of those under age 18 and 13.0% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Thomas A. Boyd, congressman from Illinois, 1877-1881
 * Tony Butkovich, graduated from Lewistown High School; football fullback for Illinois & Purdue; killed in action in Okinawa
 * Reed F. Cutler, Illinois legislator and lawyer, practiced law in Lewistown
 * Jack Depler, professional football player and coach; born in Lewistown
 * William S. Jewell, Illinois legislator and lawyer
 * Lloyd Loar, Gibson sound engineer and master luthier in the early part of the 20th century; graduated from Lewistown High School in 1903
 * Edgar Lee Masters, poet, writer, lawyer
 * John Wesley Ross, Washington, D.C., attorney and politician; Illinois state representative; born in Lewistown
 * Leonard F. Ross, brigadier general in the American Civil War; born in Lewistown
 * Lewis W. Ross, Illinois attorney, merchant, and U.S. congressman from Illinois' 9th district, 1863-1869
 * Ossian M. Ross, major in the War of 1812; founder of Lewistown
 * Newton J. Walker, a pioneer farmer and merchant
 * Lila Acheson Wallace, co-founder of Reader's Digest; attended high school in Lewistown
 * Barbara Woodell, actress; born in Lewistown

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Liverpool, Illinois

Liverpool is a village in Fulton County, Illinois, United States. The population was 94 at the 2010 census.

History
Liverpool was first settled in 1826. Multiple mills were established in the 1830s. In 1850 a plank road was established between Liverpool and Canton, Illinois.

Geography
Liverpool is located in eastern Fulton County on the north bank of the Illinois River at river mile 128. It is 10 mi east of Lewistown, the Fulton County seat, and 34 mi southwest of Peoria.

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Liverpool has a total area of 0.09 sqmi, of which 0.08 sqmi (or 98.82%) is land and 0.00 sqmi (or 1.18%) is water.

Demographics
As of the 2020 census there were 94 people, 63 households, and 29 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,105.88 PD/sqmi. There were 51 housing units at an average density of 600.00 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.74% White, 0.00% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.06% from other races, and 3.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.13% of the population.

There were 63 households, out of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.86% were married couples living together, none had a female householder with no husband present, and 53.97% were non-families. 28.57% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.46% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.03.

The village's age distribution consisted of 11.7% under the age of 18, 1.6% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 34.4% from 45 to 64, and 21.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 141.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 140.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $50,625, and the median income for a family was $65,938. Males had a median income of $36,250 versus $19,167 for females. The per capita income for the village was $23,359. No families and 3.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Transportation
Liverpool is located right off of U.S. Route 24 and Illinois Route 78. The closest airport for commercial service is General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport, though the town's closest international access is from Chicago's Midway and O'Hare airports.

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London Mills, Illinois

London Mills is a village in Fulton and Knox counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. The population was 350 at the 2020 census.

The Fulton County portion of London Mills is part of the Canton Micropolitan Statistical Area and the wider Peoria Consolidated Statistical Area, while the Knox County portion is part of the Galesburg Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
London Mills is located along the boundary between Fulton and Knox counties. In the 2000 census, 442 of London Mills' 447 residents (98.9%) lived in Fulton County and 5 (1.2%) lived in Knox County.

The village is bordered to the northwest by the Spoon River, a south-flowing tributary of the Illinois River. Illinois Route 116 forms the southern edge of the village. The highway leads east 14 mi to Farmington and west 8 mi to St. Augustine. Canton, the largest city in Fulton County, is 22 mi to the southeast.

According to the 2010 census, London Mills has a total area of 0.68 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the 2020 census, there were 350 people, 152 households, and 98 families residing in the village. The population density was 511.70 PD/sqmi. There were 160 housing units at an average density of 233.92 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.00% White, 0.57% African American, 0.29% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 3.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.71% of the population.

There were 152 households, out of which 25.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.68% were married couples living together, 9.21% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.53% were non-families. 30.26% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.18% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 2.14.

The village's age distribution consisted of 17.5% under the age of 18, 3.4% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 28.2% from 45 to 64, and 23.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 126.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $43,750, and the median income for a family was $55,833. Males had a median income of $34,688 versus $16,458 for females. The per capita income for the village was $34,731. About 4.1% of families and 9.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Gale Schisler, US congressman (Illinois's 19th congressional district)

Schools
London Mills is home to Spoon River Valley Community Unit District 4. The schools include Spoon River Valley High School, Spoon River Valley Junior High School, and Spoon River Valley Elementary School. The facility is located east of town at the intersection of Illinois routes 97 and 116.

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Marietta, Illinois

Marietta is a village in Fulton County, Illinois, United States. The population was 101 at the 2020 census.

Geography
Marietta is located in western Fulton County along Illinois Route 95, which leads east 11 mi to Cuba and west 6 mi to Illinois Route 41 at a point 5 mi south of Bushnell.

According to the 2010 census, Marietta has a total area of 0.27 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the 2020 census there were 101 people, 33 households, and 21 families residing in the village. The population density was 369.96 PD/sqmi. There were 49 housing units at an average density of 179.49 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 94.06% White, 0.00% African American, 0.99% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 4.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.00% of the population.

There were 33 households, out of which 18.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.48% were married couples living together, 15.15% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.36% were non-families. 36.36% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.15% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.33 and the average family size was 1.85.

The village's age distribution consisted of 14.8% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 11.4% from 25 to 44, 31.1% from 45 to 64, and 37.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 62.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $48,750, and the median income for a family was $55,313. Males had a median income of $50,625 versus $41,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $25,644. About 4.8% of families and 4.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 8.7% of those age 65 or over.

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Norris, Illinois

Norris is a village in Fulton County, Illinois, United States. The population was 173 at the 2020 census.

Geography
Norris is located in northeastern Fulton County. Illinois Route 78 passes through the southeast corner of the village, leading south 4.5 mi to Canton, the largest city in Fulton County, and north 6 mi to Farmington.

According to the 2010 census, Norris has a total area of 0.28 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the 2020 census there were 173 people, 82 households, and 50 families residing in the village. The population density was 611.31 PD/sqmi. There were 89 housing units at an average density of 314.49 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.53% White, 0.00% African American, 0.58% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 2.89% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.58% of the population.

There were 82 households, out of which 40.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.90% were married couples living together, 8.54% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.02% were non-families. 30.49% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.20% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.02 and the average family size was 3.11.

The village's age distribution consisted of 40.8% under the age of 18, 1.2% from 18 to 24, 31.8% from 25 to 44, 15.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 70.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.6 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $51,875, and the median income for a family was $58,462. Males had a median income of $40,500 versus $21,705 for females. The per capita income for the village was $21,951. About 8.0% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.7% of those under age 18 and 35.7% of those age 65 or over.

Notable person

 * E.B. Harris, president of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (1953-1978)

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Smithfield, Illinois

Smithfield is a village in Fulton County, Illinois, United States. The population was 191 at the 2020 census. The village is named in honor of Dr. Joseph N. Smith.

Geography
Smithfield is located in western Fulton County. Illinois Route 95 forms the northern edge of the village; the highway leads east 6 mi to Cuba and west 5.5 mi to Marietta. Lewistown, the county seat, is 12 mi to the southeast via IL 95 and IL 97.

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Smithfield has a total area of 0.47 sqmi, all land.

Smithfield is served by the Keokuk Junction Railway, a subsidiary of Pioneer Railcorp. BNSF once used the tracks through Smithfield.

History
Smithfield was founded in 1868.

Much of Smithfield was destroyed by fire in 1900.

Smithfield was once serviced by TP&W (Toledo, Peoria And Western Railway) before sold to KJRY (Keokuk Junction Railway).

Smithfield once had a grocery story, Bank, Hardware Store and Railroad Depot. The Bank is now the Historic Museum as well as the Red Brick School.

The Village once contained a Jail. The old jail cells can be seen in the Red Brick School parking lot.

Demographics
As of the 2020 census there were 191 people, 100 households, and 57 families residing in the village. The population density was 410.75 PD/sqmi. There were 95 housing units at an average density of 204.30 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.81% White, 0.00% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.05% from other races, and 3.14% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.05% of the population.

There were 100 households, out of which 18.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.00% were married couples living together, 2.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.00% were non-families. 38.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 24.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.19 and the average family size was 1.81.

The village's age distribution consisted of 11.6% under the age of 18, 5.5% from 18 to 24, 18.8% from 25 to 44, 31.5% from 45 to 64, and 32.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 60.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 112.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.5 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $43,750, and the median income for a family was $49,219. Males had a median income of $48,194 versus $22,500 for females. The per capita income for the village was $26,699. About 14.0% of families and 13.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 38.1% of those under age 18 and 5.1% of those age 65 or over.

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St. David, Illinois

St. David is a village in Fulton County, Illinois, United States. The population was 522 at the 2020 census.

Geography
St. David is located in eastern Fulton County at 40.49167°N, -90.05194°W (40.491796, -90.051958). Illinois Route 100 runs along the southeast edge of the village, leading southwest 10 mi to Lewistown, the county seat. Canton, the largest city in Fulton County, is 5 mi to the northeast via IL 100 and IL 78.

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, St. David has a total area of 0.30 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the 2020 census there were 522 people, 242 households, and 161 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,745.82 PD/sqmi. There were 266 housing units at an average density of 889.63 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 94.25% White, 0.77% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 4.60% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.57% of the population.

There were 242 households, out of which 33.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.32% were married couples living together, 19.42% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.47% were non-families. 27.27% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.64% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 2.31.

The village's age distribution consisted of 22.3% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 29.1% from 25 to 44, 21.3% from 45 to 64, and 20.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.5 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $45,288, and the median income for a family was $42,292. Males had a median income of $42,500 versus $22,083 for females. The per capita income for the village was $22,670. About 16.8% of families and 19.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.0% of those under age 18 and 3.6% of those age 65 or over.

Local attractions
There are two parks in town. The Veterans Park located on Main Street contains a ball diamond (named in honor of John Perardi), playground area and the Village Memorial Board. 40 Acres Park is located on the western side of town and contains a ball diamond and memorial for Rodney Yurkovich, who spent much of his life coaching baseball teams that played on this diamond. It is also the location of the Village Hall.

Government
St. David is the home to the Buckheart Township government offices and garage. The township supervisor is Joseph Yurkovich.

The village government consists of a board of trustees, Village President (Mayor), Village Clerk, treasurer, Ordinance and Zoning Officer, attorney. The village had a contract with the Fulton County Sheriff to patrol and enforce the laws.
 * Village President: Jason Myetich
 * Village Clerk: Missy Towery
 * Village Board of Trustees: Betty Brown, Robert Crotzer, Terry Davis, Michael Keithley, Cheryle Mathis, Steve Nebergall
 * Village Treasurer: Julie Russell
 * Village Attorney: Andrewe Johnson
 * Village Ordinance & Zoning Officer: Tim Woods
 * Village Street Supervisor: Dave Vaughn

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Table Grove, Illinois

Table Grove is a village in Fulton County, Illinois, United States. Its population was 353 as of the 2020 census. The village was struck by an EF-1 tornado on April 4, 2023.

Geography
Table Grove is located in western Fulton County. U.S. Route 136 passes through the center of the village, leading east 23 mi to Havana and northwest 17 mi to Macomb.

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Table Grove has a total area of 0.28 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the 2020 census there were 353 people, 150 households, and 92 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,251.77 PD/sqmi. There were 170 housing units at an average density of 602.84 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.32% White, 0.00% African American, 0.57% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.57% from other races, and 2.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.85% of the population.

There were 150 households, out of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.33% were married couples living together, 12.00% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.67% were non-families. 31.33% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.33% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.04 and the average family size was 2.42.

The village's age distribution consisted of 28.4% under the age of 18, 11.6% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 17% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $49,583, and the median income for a family was $61,250. Males had a median income of $36,000 versus $19,643 for females. The per capita income for the village was $23,974. About 15.2% of families and 24.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.2% of those under age 18 and 15.1% of those age 65 or over.

Notable residents

 * J. Frank Houghton (1893 – 1968), member of the Florida Senate (1953–1959) and first Republican to serve in that body since 1930. He was a childhood resident of Table Grove, Illinois.
 * Ray Edwin Powell (1887–1973), president of the company that became known as Alcan and chancellor of McGill University. He was a childhood resident of Table Grove.

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Vermont, Illinois

Vermont is a village in Fulton County, Illinois, United States. The population was 570 at the 2020 census.

History
The village was founded in 1835 by James and Joseph Crail. A post office was established in 1837. The village was named after the state of Vermont.

Geography
Vermont is located in southwestern Fulton County, 5 mi south of Table Grove and 21 mi southwest of Lewistown, the county seat.

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Vermont has a total area of 1.26 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the 2020 census there were 570 people, 332 households, and 231 families residing in the village. The population density was 453.10 PD/sqmi. There were 292 housing units at an average density of 232.11 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.32% White, 0.00% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.70% from other races, and 2.98% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.81% of the population.

There were 332 households, out of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.63% were married couples living together, 10.84% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.42% were non-families. 25.30% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.64% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 2.22.

The village's age distribution consisted of 19.9% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 19.7% from 25 to 44, 31.8% from 45 to 64, and 22.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 49.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 111.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.6 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $42,083, and the median income for a family was $53,047. Males had a median income of $31,786 versus $26,957 for females. The per capita income for the village was $23,135. About 9.5% of families and 11.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.0% of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture
A commemorative plaque in the town square is dedicated to Abraham Lincoln, who visited the town in 1858.

Notable people

 * John Clayton Allen, congressman
 * Thomas Ray Hamer, congressman from Idaho
 * John Calhoun Phillips, governor of Arizona from 1929 to 1931
 * Seth Weeks, classical mandolinist

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Equality, Illinois

Equality is a village in Gallatin County, Illinois, United States. The population was 539 at the 2020 census. Near the village are two points of interest, the Crenshaw House and the Garden of the Gods Wilderness. Equality was the county seat of Gallatin County from 1826–1851.

History
On Jan. 26, 1826, Equality was officially established by the General Assembly as the county seat of Gallatin County. The courthouse was built in 1827 for the amount of $1,300.00. Court was held there until 1851, when all legal documents were removed to Shawneetown, The building was later used as a school, church & local society meetings. It was destroyed by fire Nov. 28, 1894.

Salt Works
French settlers extracted salt near Equality as early as 1735, while Native Americans made salt here long before then. In 1803, the American Indians ceded their "Great Salt Springs" to the US government by treaty. The government then leased the springs, requiring the holder to produce a certain quantity of salt each year or pay a penalty. The salt works is referred to as the "United States Saline" in old documents.

Isaac White was in charge of the salt works in 1811. White volunteered for the Indiana Militia that year, and was killed at the Battle of Tippecanoe.

Special territorial laws permitted exceptions to anti-slavery treaties at these salines, and slaves were used extensively in manufacturing salt. The census of 1820 for Gallatin County listed 239 slaves or servants.

During the 1820s, Gallatin County included what is now Saline County as its western half. In 1826, the county seat was moved from Old Shawneetown, on the eastern edge of the county, to the new village of Equality, near the center of what was then Gallatin County. Equality remained the county seat until the formation of Saline County in 1847.

In 1838, a local salt maker and illegal slave trader, John Hart Crenshaw, began building his manor house at Hickory Hill just five miles east of Equality; he used the house for his business of kidnapping free blacks and breeding slaves to sell into slavery as part of the Reverse Underground Railroad.

The Great Salt Springs are located southeast of Equality, on federal land along the south bank of the Saline River, seven-tenths of a mile west of Illinois Route 1 on Salt Well Road. Half Moon Lick, where the saltworks first developed as a large industry, is on private property southwest of Equality.

Geography
Equality is located in western Gallatin County at 37.73639°N, -88.34444°W (37.736472, -88.344473), on the north side of the Saline River, a southeast-flowing tributary of the Ohio River.

According to the 2010 census, Equality has a total area of 0.906 sqmi, of which 0.89 sqmi (or 98.23%) is land and 0.016 sqmi (or 1.77%) is water.

Demographics
As of the 2020 census there were 539 people, 218 households, and 129 families residing in the village. The population density was 600.22 PD/sqmi. There were 280 housing units at an average density of 311.80 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.67% White, 0.19% Asian, 0.19% from other races, and 2.97% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.04% of the population.

There were 218 households, out of which 27.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.70% were married couples living together, 20.64% had a female householder with no husband present.

The median income for a household in the village was $40,833, and the median income for a family was $48,750. About 20.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.9% of those under age 18 and 15.3% of those age 65 or over.

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Junction, Illinois

Junction is a village in Gallatin County, Illinois, United States. The population was 56 at the 2020 census.

History
Junction was founded in the 1880s, and was named for its location at the junction of the L&N and B&O railroads. When a post office was established in 1884, it was named "Cypress Junction." The name was changed to "Junction City" in 1888, and shortened to "Junction" in 1894.

Junction's location in a relatively flat area leaves it prone to flooding along the Ohio River, which can cause waters in the nearby Saline River to back up. A major flood in March 1997 displaced several area residents and blocked all but one road leading into the village.

On June 1, 2022, Junction General Baptist Church burned down after lightning struck the steeple.

Crenshaw House
The Hickory Hill mansion, almost five miles west of Junction, is the 19th-century home of illegal slave trader and slave breeder John Hart Crenshaw. It was infamously known as the "Old Slave House," as it was used as a criminal front for the kidnapping of free blacks who were illegally sold into the Southern slave trade on the Reverse Underground Railroad, as well as a farm for slave breeding.

Geography
Junction is located at the center of Gallatin County at 37.72278°N, -88.23806°W (37.722726, -88.237973). The village lies along Illinois Route 13, a few miles west of the Ohio River, and north of the Shawnee National Forest. The Saline River, a tributary of the Ohio, passes just to the south.

According to the 2010 census, Junction has a total area of 0.883 sqmi, of which 0.88 sqmi (or 99.66%) is land and 0.003 sqmi (or 0.34%) is water.

Demographics
As of the 2020 census, there were 56 people, 35 households, and 38 families residing in the village. The racial makeup of the village was 92.9% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.79% of the population.

There were 35 households, out of which 10.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.6% were married couples living together, 22.9% had a female householder with no husband present.

The median income for a household in the village was $32,375, and the median income for a family was $42,500. 45.5% of those over 64 were living below the poverty line.

Notable people

 * John Hart Crenshaw, landowner, salt maker, illegal slave trader kidnapper, and illegal slave breeder

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New Haven, Illinois

New Haven is a village in Gallatin County, Illinois, United States, along the Little Wabash River near its mouth at the Wabash River. The population was 399 at the 2020 United States Census

History
Before the New Haven vicinity was settled, it was inhabited by multiple indigenous cultures. Some countryside southeast of the village near the Wabash was formerly the location of a village of a Late Woodland people known as the "Duffy Complex"; the location is now an archaeological site known as the Duffy site.

Geography
New Haven is located in the northeast corner of Gallatin County at 37.90722°N, -88.12694°W (37.907113, -88.126954). It is bordered to the north by White County, and the Little Wabash River forms part of the northern border. Illinois Route 141 passes through the northern part of the village, leading east 5 mi to the Indiana border at the Wabash River and 13 mi to Mount Vernon, Indiana, and west 12 mi to U.S. Route 45 northwest of Omaha, Illinois. Shawneetown, the Gallatin County seat, is 17 mi to the south.

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, New Haven has a total area of 1.27 sqmi, of which 1.24 sqmi (or 97.72%) is land and 0.03 sqmi (or 2.28%) is water.

Demographics
As of the 2020 census there were 399 people, 157 households, and 90 families residing in the village. The population density was 313.43 PD/sqmi. There were 204 housing units at an average density of 160.25 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.49% White, 0.75% Asian, and 2.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.50% of the population.

There were 157 households, out of which 21.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.50% were married couples living together, 9.55% had a female householder with no husband present.

The median income for a household in the village was $34,432, and the median income for a family was $75,417. About 23.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.9% of those under age 18 and 15.9% of those age 65 or over.

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Old Shawneetown, Illinois

Old Shawneetown is a village in Gallatin County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, the village had a population of 113, down from 193 at the 2010 census. Located along the Ohio River, Shawneetown served as an important United States government administrative center for the Northwest Territory. The village was devastated by the Ohio River flood of 1937. The village's population was moved several miles inland to New Shawneetown.

History
At least one record suggests that a village was established here by the Pekowi Shawnee led by Peter Chartier about 1758. In early November 1803, Lewis and Clark are believed to have stopped at Old Shawneetown on their way to Fort Massac, just down the Ohio River.

After the American Revolution, Shawneetown served as an important United States government administrative center for the Northwest Territory. Shawneetown and Washington, D.C., share the distinction of being the only towns chartered by the United States government.

Old Shawneetown is the site of the first bank chartered in Illinois, in 1816. Originally in a log cabin, it was replaced in 1822 with a brick structure (only the second one in the town) now known as the John Marshall House.

Local legend states that the Shawneetown Bank refused to buy the first bonds issued by the city of Chicago on the grounds that no city located that far from a navigable river could survive.

Another historic bank building, the Bank of Illinois, was constructed in 1839-41 to house the offices of the Bank of Illinois at Shawneetown. It later housed numerous other financial institutions before it was closed in the 1930s. This fine example of Greek Revival architecture survives as the Shawneetown Bank State Historic Site.

Residents long remembered the visit by Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette of France to the city on May 8, 1825, as a high point for the early community's social history.

After the Great Flood of 1937, many residents moved to the current location of Shawneetown. The old courthouse was torn down and a new Gallatin County Courthouse was constructed in 1939.

Geography
Old Shawneetown is located in southeastern Gallatin County at 37.69833°N, -88.13694°W (37.698197, -88.136857), on the northwest bank of the Ohio River. Illinois Route 13 passes through the village. To the east it crosses the Shawneetown Bridge over the Ohio, becoming Kentucky Route 56 and leading 13 mi to Morganfield, Kentucky. To the west, IL 13 leads 3 mi to Shawneetown, the Gallatin County seat, and 23 mi to Harrisburg.

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Old Shawneetown has a total area of 0.51 sqmi, all land.

In 2019, Old Shawneetown was featured on PBS NewsHour in a segment on communities subjected to repeated flooding. Because of the town's historically flood-prone location, it is prohibitively difficult to insure, and some researchers have recommended a total relocation of the remaining residents as a preventative policy.

Demographics
As of the 2020 census there were 113 people, 40 households, and 21 families residing in the village. The population density was 221.57 PD/sqmi. There were 65 housing units at an average density of 127.45 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 92.92% White, 1.77% from other races, and 5.31% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.77% of the population.

There were 40 households, out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 17.50% were married couples living together, 15.00% had a female householder with no husband present.

Below the poverty line was 75% of those under the age of 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Claudia Cassidy, music and drama critic for the Chicago Tribune
 * Peter Chartier, Shawnee Indian chief
 * Sarah Marshall Hayden, first female novelist in Illinois
 * Robert G. Ingersoll, orator
 * Michael Kelly Lawler, Union Army officer
 * John Alexander McClernand, Union Army general and U.S. congressman
 * John McLean, U.S. senator and congressman
 * William W. Wilshire, U.S. congressman
 * Bluford Wilson, Union Army officer
 * James Harrison Wilson, Union Army general

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Omaha, Illinois

Omaha is a village in Gallatin County, Illinois, United States. The population was 209 at the 2020 census.

History
Omaha was established in 1871 as a stop along the Springfield and Illinois South Eastern Railway. A baggage master working for the railroad, Henry Pearce, named the settlement for Omaha, Nebraska, where he had previously worked as a baggage master. After an initial attempt at incorporation failed in 1875, Omaha successfully incorporated in 1888.

Omaha is home to many strawberry farms and used to hold an annual "Strawberry Day" in May. In Southern Illinois, Omaha is well known for one of the area's largest and most popular furniture stores, "Omaha Furniture," which has been in business since 1932.

Geography
Omaha is located in northwestern Gallatin County at 37.89°N, -88.30333°W (37.889963, -88.303341). Illinois Route 1 passes through the village, leading north 7 mi to Norris City and south 32 mi to Cave-in-Rock on the Ohio River. Shawneetown, the Gallatin County seat, is 16 mi to the southeast via Routes 1 and 13.

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Omaha has a total area of 0.75 sqmi, of which 0.74 sqmi (or 99.87%) is land and 0.00 sqmi (or 0.13%) is water.

Demographics
As of the 2020 census there were 209 people, 91 households. The population density was 280.54 PD/sqmi. There were 116 housing units at an average density of 155.70 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.22% White, 0.48% Asian, and 4.31% from two or more races.

The median income for a household in the village was $54,107, and the median income for a family was $71,250. About 14.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.6% of those under age 18 and 12.3% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Nathan D. Bryant (1869–1949), member of the Illinois House of Representatives. He was a resident of Omaha during his political career.

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Ridgway, Illinois

Ridgway is a village in Gallatin County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 851. As of 2021, Nancy Kitchens was the town mayor.

History
Ridgway was established in 1866 as a construction camp along what would become the Springfield and Illinois South Eastern Railway. It was named for the railroad's president, Thomas S. Ridgway.

The village, once home to a popcorn plant, is the former self-proclaimed "Popcorn Capital of the World". Popcorn Day continues as part of the Gallatin County Fair and is held the second Saturday in September.

The February 2012 tornadoes, which killed seven in the nearby Harrisburg area, destroyed the St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Ridgway. The church was rebuilt in 2015 under the name "St. Kateri," in honor of Kateri Tekakwitha.

Geography
Ridgway is located in southern Illinois at 37.79806°N, -88.26056°W (37.798036, -88.260571), north of Shawnee National Forest. It is in north-central Gallatin County, 9 mi northwest of Shawneetown, the county seat. The village is concentrated along Ridgway Newhaven Road, just east of Illinois Route 1.

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Ridgway has a total area of 0.88 sqmi, of which 0.88 sqmi (or 99.89%) is land and 0.00 sqmi (or 0.11%) is water.

Demographics
As of the 2020 census there were 851 people, 445 households, and 282 families residing in the village. The population density was 965.95 PD/sqmi. There were 419 housing units at an average density of 475.60 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 93.77% White, 1.41% African American, 0.47% Asian, 0.71% from other races, and 3.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.29% of the population.

There were 379 households, 31.4% were married couples living together, 43.3% had a female householder with no husband present.

The median income for a household in the village was $44,777, and the median income for a family was $68,958. About 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 1.7% of those under age 18 and 17.2% of those age 65 or over.

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Shawneetown, Illinois

Shawneetown is a city in Gallatin County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,054 at the 2020 United States Census. It is the county seat of Gallatin County.

Geography
Shawneetown is located southeast of the center of Gallatin County at 37.7147°N, -88.18346°W. Illinois Route 13 passes through the city, leading southeast 3 mi to the Ohio River and the Kentucky border at Old Shawneetown, and west 20 mi to Harrisburg. It is located at the northeast edge of Shawnee National Forest.

History
The present town was established in 1937 after the Ohio River flood of 1937 inundated what is now Old Shawneetown, Illinois.

Demographics
As of the 2020 census, there were 1,054 people, 505 households, and 490 families residing in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 92.13% White, 1.14% African American, 0.48% Native American, 1.24% from other races, and 4.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.19% of the population.

There were 505 households, out of which 21.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 31.4% were married couples living together, 46.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.8% were non-families. 60% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The median income for a household was $40,231, and the median income for a family was $44,554.

Notable people

 * John R. Anderson (minister) (1818–1863), an American minister from St. Louis, Missouri, who fought against slavery and for education for his fellow African Americans.
 * Chris Edwards, author, publisher and display artist
 * Henry Rollman, member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and the Wisconsin State Senate
 * William W. Wilshire, U.S. Representative from Arkansas (1873-1874, 1875–1877)
 * Major General ECD Scherrer. (1913-2002) Southern Illinois Univ. 1931. West Point 1937. Retired 1972. Distinguished Army Officer. Served in Pacific and European wars.

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Carrollton, Illinois

Carrollton is a city in and the county seat of Greene County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,485 as of the 2020 census.

Geography
Carrollton is located in south-central Greene County at 39.29667°N, -90.40806°W (39.296662, -90.408059). U.S. Route 67 passes through the city as 5th Street, leading north 35 mi to Jacksonville and south 32 mi to Alton on the Mississippi River. Illinois Route 108 (Main Street) crosses US 67 in the center of town, leading east 29 mi to Carlinville and west 11 mi to Kampsville on the Illinois River.

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Carrollton has a total area of 1.90 sqmi, of which 1.90 sqmi (or 99.89%) is land and 0.00 sqmi (or 0.11%) is water.

It is located 68 mi southwest of Springfield, the state capital, and is 60 mi north of St. Louis, Missouri. Greene County borders the Metro East area.

Banks
There are two banks in Carrollton: Carrollton Bank and CNB Bank. Records show CNB Bank to be the oldest continuously active bank headquartered in Illinois.

Education
Carrollton is home to three schools: Carrollton High School (Carrollton, Illinois), Carrollton Grade School, and St. John the Evangelist Catholic School.

Demographics
As of the 2020 census there were 2,485 people, 1,005 households, and 681 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,305.15 PD/sqmi. There were 1,214 housing units at an average density of 637.61 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.21% White, 0.44% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.32% from other races, and 3.70% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.49% of the population.

There were 1,005 households, out of which 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.05% were married couples living together, 9.75% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.24% were non-families. 28.86% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.02% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.01 and the average family size was 2.55.

The city's age distribution consisted of 21.1% under the age of 18, 12.0% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 19.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.1 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $60,280, and the median income for a family was $66,813. Males had a median income of $42,664 versus $18,596 for females. The per capita income for the city was $30,908. About 7.2% of families and 8.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.2% of those under age 18 and 4.0% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Karen Allen (born 1951), actress (Raiders of the Lost Ark and Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull)
 * Edward Dickinson Baker, soldier, former U.S. congressman from Illinois, U.S. senator from Oregon
 * Thomas Carlin, 7th Governor of Illinois, lived and died in Carrollton
 * Sam Coonrod, pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies and member of the 2011 IHSA Class A State Champion Carrollton Hawks baseball team
 * Alicia DeShasier, athlete, All-American softball player at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville; Gold Medal winner in javelin throw at the 2011 Pan American Games
 * James Barnet Fry (1827-1894), US Army brevet major general; military historian; born in Carrollton
 * John Hyde (1865-1912), Presbyterian missionary to India; known as "Praying Hyde"
 * Norman L. Jones, Illinois Supreme Court justice
 * Barbara Owens, mystery and suspense writer; winner of the Edgar Award for Best Short Story ("The Cloud Beneath the Eaves")
 * Henry Thomas Rainey (1860–1934), Speaker of the United States House of Representatives during the first 100 days of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's first term.
 * Major Marcus Reno, commanded a battalion of the 7th U.S. Cavalry at the Battle of the Little Bighorn
 * William Sharon (1821–1885), United States Senator from Nevada. Sharon ran mercantile business in Carrollton prior to moving to Nevada.
 * Gregon A. Williams, Marine Corps Major general; served in Nicaragua, World War II and Korean War
 * David M. Woodson, lawyer, jurist, politician; practiced law in Carrollton

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Eldred, Illinois

Eldred is a village in Greene County, Illinois, United States. The population was 149 at the 2020 census.

History
Eldred was founded because of its situation in the Illinois River Bottoms as a town that combined the values of a river and a bluff-side village. Eldred first appeared on river plat books as "Farrow Town" in the 1830s, but was founded sometime before the admittance of Illinois as a state in 1818. A few of its original founders, were of Scotch-Irish ancestry from the Upland South.

Geography
Eldred is located in southwestern Greene County at 39.28667°N, -90.55333°W (39.286663, -90.553458). Illinois Route 108 passes through the village, leading east 8 mi to Carrollton, the Greene County seat, and west 3 mi to the Illinois River and the Kampsville ferry.

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Eldred has a total area of 0.13 sqmi, all land.

Situated in the lower Illinois River Valley, 30 mi north of the Illinois River's confluence with the Mississippi River at Grafton, Eldred is nestled between the soaring limestone bluffs and the fertile bottom land that follow the Illinois in its southern extreme. The bottoms were systematically drained during the 1920s, which caused much contention among the villagers as to the merits of drainage. Nevertheless, the drainage occurred and created a great expanse of farmland for the counties along the river.

Demographics
As of the 2020 census there were 149 people, 113 households, and 46 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,111.94 PD/sqmi. There were 101 housing units at an average density of 753.73 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 94.63% White, 0.00% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.67% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.67% from other races, and 4.03% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.00% of the population.

There were 113 households, out of which 5.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 30.09% were married couples living together, 8.85% had a female householder with no husband present, and 59.29% were non-families. 57.52% of all households were made up of individuals, and 46.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.96 and the average family size was 1.81.

The village's age distribution consisted of 7.4% under the age of 18, 3.4% from 18 to 24, 7.8% from 25 to 44, 42.2% from 45 to 64, and 39.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 56.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 107.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $41,875, and the median income for a family was $92,750. Males had a median income of $50,517 versus $40,438 for females. The per capita income for the village was $32,013. About 4.3% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 13.8% of those age 65 or over.

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Greenfield, Illinois

Greenfield is a city in Greene County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,059 at the 2020 census.

Geography
Greenfield is located in eastern Greene County at 39.34306°N, -90.20972°W (39.342969, -90.209798). Illinois Route 267 passes through the city, leading north 27 mi to Jacksonville and south 13 mi to Medora. Carrollton, the Greene County seat, is 13 mi to the southwest via Routes 267 and 108.

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Greenfield has a total area of 1.78 sqmi, of which 1.71 sqmi (or 96.45%) is land and 0.06 sqmi (or 3.55%) is water.

Demographics
As of the 2020 census there were 1,059 people, 479 households, and 327 families residing in the city. The population density was 595.95 PD/sqmi. There were 489 housing units at an average density of 275.18 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 96.32% White, 0.00% African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 0.28% from other races, and 3.21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.57% of the population.

There were 479 households, out of which 41.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.10% were married couples living together, 8.56% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.73% were non-families. 27.77% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.60 and the average family size was 3.09.

The city's age distribution consisted of 26.4% under the age of 18, 8.8% from 18 to 24, 23.8% from 25 to 44, 24.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 69.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $50,139, and the median income for a family was $64,250. Males had a median income of $49,659 versus $21,786 for females. The per capita income for the city was $24,068. About 7.6% of families and 11.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.7% of those under age 18 and 9.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Greenfield is served by its own school district, Greenfield Community Unit School District Number 10. Greenfield CUSD 10 serves portions of Greene, Jersey, Macoupin and Morgan Counties. Schools include Greenfield High School and Greenfield Elementary School.

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Hillview, Illinois

Hillview is a village in Greene County, Illinois, United States. The population was 94 at the 2020 census.

Geography
Hillview is located in northwestern Greene County at 39.44972°N, -90.53806°W (39.449652, -90.537983), in the valley of Hurricane Creek where it enters the Illinois River bottomlands. Hillview is 12 mi north (upriver) of Eldred and 8 mi west of White Hall. Carrollton, the Greene County seat, is 18 mi to the southeast.

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Hillview has a total area of 0.82 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the 2020 census there were 94 people, 46 households, and 34 families residing in the village. The population density was 115.20 PD/sqmi. There were 55 housing units at an average density of 67.40 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.87% White, 0.00% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 2.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.00% of the population.

There were 46 households, out of which 28.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.35% were married couples living together, 8.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.09% were non-families. 21.74% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.35% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.03 and the average family size was 3.50.

The village's age distribution consisted of 16.8% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 42.2% from 25 to 44, 29.7% from 45 to 64, and 6.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 133.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 148.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $38,750, and the median income for a family was $42,500. Males had a median income of $32,083 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,020. About 20.6% of families and 37.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 40.7% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

History
(From the Illinois Valley Cultural Heritage Association website) William Shelton, a ranger from Ft. Russell, Edwardsville, chose the alcove at the mouth of Hurricane Creek (creek at Eldred also called Hurricane), in 1826, to build a cabin. He left no record except Shelton's Hill, Shelton’s Spring, and Shelton’s Graveyard. A back water lake bore the name of another early settler, Bucks Lake, for Joseph Buck, 1825. Another family name is Bishop’s Dell for James Bishop, 1830. The farm where Bishop's Dell was located is bordered on the south by Trimley creek and the barn that James Bishop constructed using wooden pegs still stands as well as the foundation of his one-room stone home built against the bluff. Seely and Hodges built a mill on the creek in 1833. W. D. Wells came from North Carolina in 1834 and planted a small apple orchard on his farm. Later the McClay Orchard became famous for its varieties of apples and methods in orchard management. When the Chicago and Alton Railroad connected with the Kansas City branch at Roodhouse, Hillview was a lumber camp called Happy Ville. This is the same on the Illinois Atlas map of Greene County, 1876. In 1893 Hapeville was replaced by with Pegram P.O. and was locally reoffered to as both Hapeville and Pegram. The village of Hillview was incorporated in 1903. It still remains the route of the Illinois Central Gulf West.

Indian history
In the 1980s, the Kampsville Archeological Center, located in Kampsville, Illinois, dug in the sand ridge area west of Hillview. Pottery, axes, grinding stones and arrowheads are not uncommon in this area, and it was theorized that the area was a factory for arrowheads at one time, without permanent settlement.

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Kane, Illinois

Kane is a village in Greene County, Illinois, United States. The population was 296 at the 2020 census.

Geography
Kane is located in southern Greene County at 39.19056°N, -90.3525°W (39.190666, -90.352570). It is 9 mi south of Carrollton, the county seat, and 6 mi north of Jerseyville.

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Kane has a total area of 0.54 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the 2020 census there were 296 people, 98 households, and 53 families residing in the village. The population density was 544.12 PD/sqmi. There were 159 housing units at an average density of 292.28 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 92.57% White, 0.34% African American, 1.01% Native American, 0.34% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 5.74% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.68% of the population.

There were 98 households, out of which 20.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 30.61% were married couples living together, 13.27% had a female householder with no husband present, and 45.92% were non-families. 27.55% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.31% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.96 and the average family size was 2.49.

The village's age distribution consisted of 18.9% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 29.5% from 45 to 64, and 19.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44.5 years. For every 100 females, there were 146.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 147.5 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $31,875, and the median income for a family was $41,406. Males had a median income of $26,563 versus $19,688 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,731. About 9.4% of families and 23.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.6% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over.

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Rockbridge, Illinois

Rockbridge is a village in Greene County, Illinois, United States. The population was 175 at the 2020 census.

Geography
Rockbridge is located in southeastern Greene County at 39.27222°N, -90.20361°W (39.272262, -90.203540). Illinois Route 267 passes along the eastern edge of the village, leading north 5 mi to Greenfield and south 8 mi to Medora. Carrollton, the Greene County seat, is 13 mi to the northwest via Routes 267 and 108.

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Rockbridge has a total area of 0.74 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the 2020 census there were 175 people, 58 households, and 40 families residing in the village. The population density was 237.45 PD/sqmi. There were 82 housing units at an average density of 111.26 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.43% White, 0.57% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 4.00% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.71% of the population.

There were 58 households, out of which 51.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 29.31% were married couples living together, 25.86% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.03% were non-families. 29.31% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.69% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 4.63 and the average family size was 3.71.

The village's age distribution consisted of 38.1% under the age of 18, 0.0% from 18 to 24, 17.3% from 25 to 44, 27.6% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 72.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $56,250, and the median income for a family was $53,750. Males had a median income of $48,438 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $19,059. About 40.0% of families and 27.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 46.3% of those under age 18 and 8.1% of those age 65 or over

title: Rockbridge, Illinois


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Roodhouse, Illinois

Roodhouse is a city in Greene County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,578 at the 2020 census.

Geography
Roodhouse is located in northern Greene County at 39.48194°N, -90.37167°W (39.482004, -90.371780). U.S. Route 67 passes through the center of the city, leading north 22 mi to Jacksonville and south 13 mi to Carrollton, the Greene County seat.

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Roodhouse has a total area of 1.13 sqmi, all land.

History
Roodhouse was founded in the 1850s by John Roodhouse. The community was originally known as "The Crossroads" for its position on two major highways, though it was later renamed for its founder. In 1860, John Rawlins convinced the Chicago and Alton Railway to open a station in the community by promising to secure local funds for the depot and warehouse. The railway built its Louisiana branch from Roodhouse in 1871, and the city became a major junction point, boosting its population and economy. Roodhouse was legally incorporated as a city in 1880. Passenger railroad service to Roodhouse ended in the 1950s, causing a local economic downturn which persisted over the following decades.

The Hotel Roodhouse, the city's only surviving hotel from the railroad era, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Demographics
As of the 2020 census there were 1,578 people, 712 households, and 487 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,400.18 PD/sqmi. There were 792 housing units at an average density of 702.75 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 94.23% White, 0.06% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.38% from other races, and 5.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.33% of the population.

There were 712 households, out of which 24.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.31% were married couples living together, 12.64% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.60% were non-families. 29.35% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.96% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.81 and the average family size was 2.33.

The city's age distribution consisted of 22.7% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 21.8% from 25 to 44, 28.8% from 45 to 64, and 20.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 99.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $38,977, and the median income for a family was $51,118. Males had a median income of $30,069 versus $23,958 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,551. About 17.7% of families and 26.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 36.2% of those under age 18 and 8.6% of those age 65 or over.

title: Roodhouse, Illinois


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White Hall, Illinois

White Hall is a city in Greene County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,295 at the 2020 census.

History
A post office called White Hall has been in operation since 1827. In 1830 a David Barrow was the first person to build and in a location that would become White Hall. Two years later he bought another 80 acres of land at the price of $200 for the purpose of creating the town. Four years later, in 1836 White Hall was official established. This area was the home to a long, white tavern owned by James Allen, which was the only hotel between Carrollton, Illinois and Jacksonville, Illinois. The town got its name from the fact that when a stage was approaching the tavern, the driver would call out "Next stop, the White Hall."

White Hall became known for pottery as ceramics was historically one of the town's top industries. Between 1825 and 1948 White Hall had 39 commercial potteries. One of the earliest was established by John Neff Ebey. Other pottery operations included William Heath, George Ebey, David Brunk, the Davis brothers, David Culbertson, A. D. Ruckel, the Vermillion brothers, William Teter, and the White Hall Sewer Pipe & Stoneware Company. Stoneware from A. D. Ruckel's White Hall Pottery Works and White Hall Sewer Pipe and Stoneware Company remain well known to collectors.

Geography
White Hall is located at 39.43944°N, -90.39917°W (39.439466, -90.399248).

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, White Hall has a total area of 2.63 sqmi, of which 2.58 sqmi (or 97.84%) is land and 0.06 sqmi (or 2.16%) is water.

Demographics
As of the 2020 census there were 2,295 people, 944 households, and 572 families residing in the city. The population density was 871.30 PD/sqmi. There were 1,081 housing units at an average density of 410.40 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.77% White, 0.09% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.35% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 3.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.70% of the population.

There were 944 households, out of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.62% were married couples living together, 13.56% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.41% were non-families. 34.53% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.95% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.17 and the average family size was 2.41.

The city's age distribution consisted of 23.8% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 17.4% from 25 to 44, 32% from 45 to 64, and 19.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46.0 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.8 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $42,596, and the median income for a family was $51,250. Males had a median income of $31,762 versus $26,705 for females. The per capita income for the city was $23,208. About 4.7% of families and 11.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.6% of those under age 18 and 4.9% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Edward B. Giller, United States Air Force general
 * Chappie McFarland, pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals, Pittsburgh Pirates and Brooklyn Superbas
 * Monte McFarland, pitcher for the Chicago Colts

title: White Hall, Illinois


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Wilmington, Greene County, Illinois

Wilmington (Patterson) is a village in Greene County, Illinois, United States. The population was 91 at the 2020 census.

Geography
Wilmington (Patterson) is located in northwestern Greene County at 39.4825°N, -90.48972°W (39.482514, -90.489683). It is 7 mi northwest of White Hall and 16 mi northwest of Carrollton, the Greene County seat.

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Wilmington has a total area of 0.79 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the 2020 census there were 91 people, 43 households, and 34 families residing in the village. The population density was 115.78 PD/sqmi. There were 47 housing units at an average density of 59.80 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 95.60% White, 0.00% African American, 0.00% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.00% from other races, and 4.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.00% of the population.

There were 43 households, out of which 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.47% were married couples living together, 13.95% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.93% were non-families. 20.93% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.65% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.35 and the average family size was 3.00.

The village's age distribution consisted of 18.6% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 12.5% from 25 to 44, 38.1% from 45 to 64, and 24.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 50.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 72.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 64.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $39,531, and the median income for a family was $53,750. Males had a median income of $41,250 versus $25,769 for females. The per capita income for the village was $21,094. About 2.9% of families and 13.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.2% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

title: Wilmington, Greene County, Illinois


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Braceville, Illinois

Braceville is a village in Will County, Illinois, United States, with a portion in Grundy County. The population was 724 at the 2020 census.

History
Braceville was founded under the name "Sulphur Springs" by Reverend L. S. Robbins in 1834. In 1848, after Robbin's death, the town elected its first official supervisor, B. R. Dowd, who changed the name to Braceville after his home town of Braceville Township, Ohio. When coal was discovered in the region, residents became interested in the mining industry. However, no mines have ever been opened, and gradually, the town shifted its focus on other industries. The population has fluctuated over time, but is now growing at a steady rate.

Geography
According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Braceville has a total area of 3.34 sqmi, of which 3.11 sqmi (or 93.17%) is land and 0.23 sqmi (or 6.83%) is water.

Demographics
As of the 2020 census there were 724 people, 288 households, and 202 families residing in the village. The population density was 216.83 PD/sqmi. There were 308 housing units at an average density of 92.24 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 91.71% White, 0.14% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.14% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.80% from other races, and 6.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.83% of the population.

There were 288 households, out of which 33.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.07% were married couples living together, 8.68% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.86% were non-families. 23.26% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.99% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.77 and the average family size was 3.08.

The village's age distribution consisted of 37.2% under the age of 18, 4.5% from 18 to 24, 22.2% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34.7 years. For every 100 females, there were 164.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 138.6 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $76,667, and the median income for a family was $86,786. Males had a median income of $62,443 versus $27,898 for females. The per capita income for the village was $29,773. About 9.9% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.4% of those under age 18 and 3.4% of those age 65 or over.

Illinois Route 129 Bridge
For many years, Route 66 (and later Route 129) crossed a railroad line and a creek via a bowstring arch bridge south of Braceville. Route 53 on the south side of the railroad line did not cross anything, so there was only one bridge on the northern highway. The two state highways traveled parallel to each other for several miles. In 1994 however, the arch bridge was closed off, and was removed in 2000.

Notable people

 * Al Braithwood, pitcher for the Pittsburgh Rebels

title: Braceville, Illinois


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Carbon Hill, Illinois

Carbon Hill is a village in Grundy County, Illinois, United States. The population was 372 at the 2020 census.

Geography
Carbon Hill is located at 41.29639°N, -88.29944°W (41.296317, -88.299524).

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Carbon Hill has a total area of 0.18 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the 2020 census there were 372 people, 139 households, and 96 families residing in the village. The population density was 2,089.89 PD/sqmi. There were 154 housing units at an average density of 865.17 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 90.32% White, 0.81% African American, 0.00% Native American, 1.08% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 3.23% from other races, and 4.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 9.41% of the population.

There were 139 households, out of which 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.43% were married couples living together, 6.47% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.94% were non-families. 28.06% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.35% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.43 and the average family size was 2.78.

The village's age distribution consisted of 33.9% under the age of 18, 4.9% from 18 to 24, 26% from 25 to 44, 19.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $66,250, and the median income for a family was $72,500. Males had a median income of $42,404 versus $34,643 for females. The per capita income for the village was $26,937. About 7.3% of families and 7.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.4% of those under age 18 and 1.6% of those age 65 or over.

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Channahon, Illinois

Channahon is a village in Grundy and Will counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. The population was 13,383 at the 2020 census.

Located in a rural area southwest of Joliet, Illinois, Channahon lies at the confluence of the Des Plaines, Kankakee, and DuPage rivers, where they form the Illinois River. The Illinois and Michigan Canal runs through the village, intersecting the DuPage at Channahon State Park. Most of the village is within Channahon Township of Will County. The current village president is Missey Moorman Schumacher.

History
Archaeological evidence suggests that the land on which the village now stands was inhabited as long as three to four thousand years ago by Mound Builders. When white settlers arrived in the early 1830s, the region was populated by Potawatomi, with whom the early settlers had friendly relations. The settlers came to call the area "Channahon," a Potawatomi phrase translated as "meeting of the waters."

When construction of the Illinois and Michigan Canal began in 1836, Channahon's location was chosen as the site for two of the waterway's locks. In 1845, Myrvin Benjamin plotted a new settlement to take advantage of the two rivers and the almost-completed canal surrounding the location. At first called "Du Page," the settlement was officially named Channahon when the township government was organized in 1850. By the 1870s Channahon was home to a growing population and contained a post office, a schoolhouse, a Methodist church, two blacksmithies, and several stores. The community prospered until the rise of railroad transportation in the late 19th century caused commerce and population in the canal town to diminish. The Village of Channahon was first incorporated in 1896, but dissolved in 1908 to avoid liability after an automobile fell into the DuPage River due to a bridge failure. Becoming a mainly agricultural community after the decline of canal commerce, Channahon saw slow growth in the first half of the 20th century.

On December 11, 1961 the area was reincorporated as the Village of Channahon. In the following decades, Channahon's proximity to two major interstates, I-80 and I-55, resulted in the village's rapid industrialization—notably including such facilities as a Mobil oil refinery, two petrochemical plants, a soybean oil production facility, CenterPoint Intermodal Center in neighboring Elwood, and numerous warehouses in both Elwood and Joliet, among which are Amazon and Walmart distribution centers. Experiencing significant residential and commercial development in response to its industrial economy, Channahon has since grown into an affluent semirural suburb of Chicago.

Geography
According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Channahon has a total area of 17.01 sqmi, of which 15.74 sqmi (or 92.50%) is land and 1.28 sqmi (or 7.50%) is water.

Climate
Channahon experiences cold winters with plenty of snow. Its summers are hot and humid, with cooling rains occurring frequently. The temperatures vary from 18 °F to 84 °F on average, with extremes reaching -2 °F and 92 °F on average.

Cloud coverage in Channahon varies from month to month. The time of the year with the most clouds is October 27 to June 13. The cloudiest month on average is December, and the least cloudy month on average is August.

Channahon has differing amounts of precipitation throughout the year. The time with the most rain is between March 27 to September 24. The month with the most precipitation is June.

Demographics
As of the 2020 census, there were 13,383 people, 4,342 households, and 3,665 families within the village. The population density was 856.7 PD/sqmi. There were 4,684 housing units at an average density of 277.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 86.25% White, 1.27% Black or African American, 0.40% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.74% Asian, 3.27% from other races, and 8.0% from two or more races. 10.37% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There were 4,342 households, of which 39% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 74.8% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a male householder with no spouse or partner present, 12.1% had a female householder with no spouse or partner present, and 3.7% were cohabitating couples. 11.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.15 and the average family size was 3.44.

The village's population was 27.4% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 22.1% from 25 to 44, 27.2% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.4 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $105,156, and the median income for a family was $111,662. The per capita income for the village was $40,721. About 2.3% of families and 3.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 0.6% of those under age 18 and 3.7% of those age 65 or over.

Historic sites
The Illinois and Michigan Canal runs through the village, where it passes the locktender's house at Canal Lock No. 6 as well as the Dresden Mule Barn. The Briscoe Mounds stand near the Des Plaines River.

Parks and recreation
Formed in 1971, the Channahon Park District maintains over 383 acre of public parks. Facilities include:
 * Channahon State Park, offering fishing and recreation beside the DuPage River; site of Forgotten Warrior Memorial
 * McKinley Woods, featuring over 4 miles of walking trails near the banks of the Des Plaines River
 * Community Park, Central Park, and Arroyo Trails
 * Heritage Bluffs Public Golf Club
 * Heritage Crossing Field House, with two gymnasiums, an indoor track, and fitness center.

Government
Channahon is run by a Village Board of Trustees. The current President of the Board of Trustees is Missey Schumacher (elected in April 2015). At the county level, Will County residents are located within Board District 6, and are represented by Don Gould (R-Shorewood) and Joe VanDuyne (D-Wilmington). Grundy County residents are part of Board District 2, and they are represented by Chris Balkema (R), Debra Jo Kinsella (R), Lana Phillips (D), Eric Rasmusson (R), Greg Ridenour (R), and Deb Warning (R). In the Illinois State Senate, Channahon is represented by: In the Illinois House of Representatives, Channhon is represented by:

At the federal level, Channahon is represented by: Senators Dick Durbin (D-Illinois), Tammy Duckworth (D-Illinois),

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Coal City, Illinois

Coal City is a village in Grundy and Will Counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. It is considered a fringe town of the Chicago metropolitan area. The population was 5,705 at the 2020 census.

History
Coal City was incorporated in 1870, named for coal mines in the vicinity that were built following the 1820 discovery of large coal reserves. During the 20th century, coal mining operations in the area declined, with the local economy being driven more by growth in manufacturing and the construction of nearby power plants, including Dresden Nuclear Power Plant and Braidwood Nuclear Generating Station.

2013 tornado
A tornado passed through Coal City damaging a number of homes during the tornado outbreak of November 17, 2013. The National Weather Service rated the tornado an EF2. The max wind speed was rated at 122 miles per hour, with a reported path length of 12.9 miles. 3 injuries would be recorded.

2015 tornado
A confirmed EF3 tornado passed through Coal City during the outbreak of storms and tornadoes on Monday, June 22, 2015. The tornado touched down near Morris, Illinois, before entering Coal City, damaging and destroying a number of homes and businesses. According to the National Weather Service, winds reached 160 miles per hour as the tornado touched down, making it the most powerful tornado to hit the region since the Plainfield, IL tornado in August 1990.

Geography
According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Coal City has a total area of 5.88 sqmi, of which 5.77 sqmi (or 98.11%) is land and 0.11 sqmi (or 1.89%) is water.

Demographics
As of the 2020 census there were 5,705 people, 1,939 households, and 1,297 families residing in the village. The population density was 970.57 PD/sqmi. There were 2,418 housing units at an average density of 411.36 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 91.15% White, 0.60% African American, 0.39% Native American, 0.33% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.31% from other races, and 6.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.03% of the population.

There were 1,939 households, out of which 39.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.03% were married couples living together, 9.85% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.11% were non-families. 28.21% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.33% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.99 and the average family size was 2.55.

The village's age distribution consisted of 27.7% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 30.9% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $75,108, and the median income for a family was $97,695. Males had a median income of $66,654 versus $40,755 for females. The per capita income for the village was $36,011. About 3.9% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.1% of those under age 18 and 4.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Coal City is served by Unit School District 1. There are five schools and a unit office in the school district. The Coal City Early Childhood Center services grades PK through 1st. The Coal City Elementary School services grades 2 and 3. The Coal City Intermediate School serves grades 4 and 5. Coal City Middle School has grades 6-8. Coal City High School has grades 9-12.

Coal City is the home of the Coal City High School 2010 IHSA State Champion Softball team. Coal City also won a state championship in football in 1993.

Transportation
It is served by Interstate 55. The Santa Fe Railway formerly served Coal City at Coal City Station.

Notable people

 * John R. Fronek, member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and farmer; lived in Coal City
 * William E. Somerville, early aviation engineer, businessman and mayor.

References in popular culture
The little town of Coal City was mentioned in the classic comedy The Blues Brothers. Elwood Blues (as played by Dan Aykroyd) explains that his brother Jake (John Belushi) was in prison for holding up a gas station, and then says "He pulled that job to pay for the band's room service tab from that Kiwanis gig in Coal City." For years residents of Coal City wondered if Aykroyd really said "Coal City" or said "Cal City" (a nickname for Calumet City, a much bigger city in Illinois). However, when watching the DVD of Blues Brothers with subtitles on, the text says "Coal City."

The Steve Martin and John Candy comedy, Planes, Trains & Automobiles, was partially filmed in Coal City and other nearby towns.

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Diamond, Illinois

Diamond is a village in Grundy and Will Counties, Illinois. The population was 2,640 at the 2020 census.

History
A post office called Diamond was established in 1872, and remained in operation until 1909. Black Diamond had its start as a coal town. The village was named for its location in the center of the "Black Diamond" coal district.

On February 16, 1883, the Diamond Mine flooded, killing 72 miners. A monument was erected in Diamond memorializing the event.

On November 17, 2013, an EF-2 tornado hit Diamond.

Geography
Diamond is located at 41.28778°N, -88.25389°W (41.287699, -88.253824).

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Diamond has a total area of 1.90 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the 2020 census there were 2,640 people, 1,206 households, and 771 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,389.47 PD/sqmi. There were 1,043 housing units at an average density of 548.95 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 87.84% White, 0.95% African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.53% Asian, 0.11% Pacific Islander, 2.31% from other races, and 7.92% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.67% of the population.

There were 1,206 households, out of which 35.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.70% were married couples living together, 14.26% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.07% were non-families. 31.09% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.99% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.90 and the average family size was 2.31.

The village's age distribution consisted of 25.8% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 26.4% from 25 to 44, 28.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37.3 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $51,019, and the median income for a family was $73,750. Males had a median income of $53,148 versus $29,327 for females. The per capita income for the village was $30,891. About 11.9% of families and 11.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.1% of those under age 18 and 9.2% of those age 65 or over.

title: Diamond, Illinois