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Irvington, Illinois

Irvington is a village in Washington County, Illinois, United States. The population was 659 at the 2010 census.

History
Irvington was named for Washington Irving.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Irvington has a total area of 1.036 sqmi, of which 1.03 sqmi (or 99.42%) is land and 0.006 sqmi (or 0.58%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 736 people, 282 households, and 208 families residing in the village. The population density was 878.6 PD/sqmi. There were 310 housing units at an average density of 370.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.42% White, 0.41% African American, 0.41% Native American, 0.54% Asian, and 1.22% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.54% of the population.

There were 282 households, out of which 38.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.5% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.2% were non-families. 21.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.61 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.9% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 12.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $41,875, and the median income for a family was $51,250. Males had a median income of $37,422 versus $22,632 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,541. About 7.5% of families and 9.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.4% of those under age 18 and 6.9% of those age 65 or over.

Notable person

 * June C. Smith, Chief Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court, was born in Irvington.:

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Nashville, Illinois

Nashville is a city in Washington County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 3,105. It is the county seat of Washington County.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Nashville has a total area of 2.809 sqmi, of which 2.72 sqmi (or 96.83%) is land and 0.089 sqmi (or 3.17%) is water.

Nashville is located on Nashville Creek, at the headwaters of Little Crooked Creek, which flows northwest into the Kaskaskia River. Just to the southeast of Nashville is the headwaters of Beaucoup Creek, which flows south into the Big Muddy River. Nashville is thus situated next to the Kaskaskia/Big Muddy divide.

History
Nashville was originally called New Nashville, and under the latter name was laid out in 1830. The local post office was established as Nashville in 1831. On June 28, 2020, Nashville was the site of a successful attempt at the world record for most pogo stick jumps with no hands. Caleb Klein set the record with 13,015 consecutive jumps.

On July 16, 2024, approximately 200 residents were evacuated because the failure of the Nashville Dam was considered imminent after the region received 5 inches of rain in 6 hours.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,147 people, 1,324 households, and 884 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,173.9 PD/sqmi. There were 1,421 housing units at an average density of 530.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.73% White, 0.16% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.38% Asian, 0.10% Pacific Islander, 0.19% from other races, and 0.32% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people of any race were 0.79% of the population.

There were 1,324 households, out of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.3% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.6% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.2 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $42,097, and the median income for a family was $51,875. Males had a median income of $34,020 versus $24,010 for females. The per capita income for the city was $21,935. About 1.9% of families and 4.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.8% of those under age 18 and 9.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Primary schools
 * One public school - Nashville Grade School
 * Two parochial schools - Trinity-St. John Lutheran School and St. Ann Catholic School

Secondary school
 * One public high school - Nashville Community High School District 99

Major employers
A few manufacturing businesses have sites in Nashville. Nascote Industries is an automobile parts manufacturer that is part of Magna International; its Nashville plant was established in 1985, and employs over 1000 people. Grupo Antolin owns the other auto parts manufacturing plant in Nashville, employing 522 people as of 2018. The second plant was originally established in 1987 as Ligma Corporation, a joint venture between Magna International and Lignotock G.m.b.H. of Germany. Norrenberns Truck Service, a trucking and warehouse outfit that was founded in 1925, was acquired in 1981 as a one-truck operation, moved to Nashville a few years later, where it has since expanded to 130 trucks and a staff of 275 people in 2004. Prior to Ligma and Nascote Industries, the town's biggest employer was National Mine Service Company (now part of the Marmon Group), which shut down operations in Nashville in 1983 and put 240 people out of work.

Media
Nashville is served by both WNSV, the only FM station in the county, and The Nashville News, a weekly newspaper.

Notable people

 * G. R. Beckmeyer, Illinois state representative, businessman, and former mayor of Nashville
 * Harry Blackmun, U.S. Supreme Court Justice, born in Nashville in 1908
 * William St. John Forman, former U.S. Representative and former mayor of Nashville
 * Hugh Green, Illinois politician, born near Nashville
 * Byron O. House, Chief Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court, lived in Nashville
 * Lloyd A. Karmeier, Illinois Supreme Court Justice, lives in Nashville and was a Circuit Court judge for the area
 * Ralph L. Maxwell, Illinois Supreme Court Justice, born in Nashville
 * Thomas B. Needles, Illinois politician
 * Royce Newman, offensive lineman for the Green Bay Packers
 * Kirk Rueter, former pitcher for the San Francisco Giants

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New Minden, Illinois

New Minden is a village in Washington County, Illinois, United States. The population was 215 at the 2010 census. It possessed a post office from 1868 to 1976.

2013 tornado
At approximately 12:00 pm on November 17, 2013, an EF4 tornado ripped through the town. It destroyed a few houses and caused major damage to St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church. The tornado also caused major damage to Flying M Ranch, which is just northeast of town and caused damage in the Hoyleton area. The tornado was on the ground for 10.6 mi and had winds estimated at 180 mph. The tornado resulted in two deaths in the New Minden area.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, New Minden has a total area of 0.31 sqmi, all land.

New Minden is located 3 mi north of Interstate 64's exit 50. Illinois Routes 127 and 177 intersect in the town.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 204 people, 88 households, and 62 families residing in the village. The population density was 741.8 PD/sqmi. There were 98 housing units at an average density of 356.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.51% White, and 0.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.47% of the population.

There were 88 households, out of which 28.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.5% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.5% were non-families. 26.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.76.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.0% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 75.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 71.9 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $41,875, and the median income for a family was $45,417. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $19,286 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,942. None of the families and 2.5% of the population were living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 10.0% of those over 64.

Religion
New Minden is home to one of the original 14 churches of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church (1847).

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Oakdale, Illinois

Oakdale is a village in Washington County, Illinois, United States. The population was 221 at the 2010 census.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Oakdale has a total area of 1.64 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 213 people, 85 households, and 62 families residing in the village. The population density was 128.3 PD/sqmi. There were 92 housing units at an average density of 55.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.71% White, 0.47% Native American, and 2.82% from two or more races.

There were 85 households, out of which 34.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.7% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.9% were non-families. 25.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.51 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 23.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.5 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $40,938, and the median income for a family was $45,000. Males had a median income of $40,179 versus $31,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,651. About 4.7% of families and 3.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.2% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Samuel McKinney, Reformed Presbyterian minister

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Okawville, Illinois

Okawville is a village in Washington County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,434 at the 2010 census.

History
Okawville was originally known simply as "Okaw," from an early name of the Kaskaskia River that derived from the Mississippi Valley French au Kaskaskies ("to the Kaskaskias"). The post office was known as Okaw from its establishment in 1836 until 1872, when the name was changed to Okawville.

In the late 19th and early 20th century Okawville was a prominent spa community. The first Okawville Springs Hotel was established in 1867.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Okawville has a total area of 2.06 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,355 people, 569 households, and 372 families residing in the village. The population density was 668.6 PD/sqmi. There were 617 housing units at an average density of 304.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.23% White, 0.37% African American, 0.52% Native American, 0.15% Asian, 0.22% from other races, and 0.52% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.37% of the population.

There were 569 households, out of which 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.9% were married couples living together, 6.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.6% were non-families. 30.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.8% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 28.1% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $37,448, and the median income for a family was $50,089. Males had a median income of $32,226 versus $22,813 for females. The per capita income for the village was $19,476. About 3.6% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.6% of those under age 18 and 9.3% of those age 65 or over.

Schools
Okawville is home to an old grade school, Immanuel Lutheran School, Okawville Grade School, and Okawville High School.

Attractions
Okawville features Roland Barkau Memorial Golf Course, The American Legion Post 233, Rainbow Ranch, The Steam Pipe, and Heritage House Historic Sites and Museum. The Original Springs Mineral Spa and Hotel, established in 1867, features a spring-fed spa with waters containing minerals such as calcium, magnesium, potassium, zinc, iodine, iron, and sulfur.

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Radom, Illinois

Radom is a village in Washington County, Illinois, United States. The population was 220 at the 2010 census.

History
Radom was originally settled chiefly by Poles. The city takes its name after Radom, in Poland.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Radom has a total area of 1.04 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 395 people, 86 households, and 58 families residing in the village. The population density was 381.0 PD/sqmi. There were 100 housing units at an average density of 96.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.72% White, 1.77% African American, 0.25% from other races, and 0.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.76% of the population.

There were 86 households, out of which 36.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.1% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.4% were non-families. 29.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.19.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 16.2% under the age of 18, 2.3% from 18 to 24, 18.2% from 25 to 44, 13.2% from 45 to 64, and 50.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 65 years. For every 100 females, there were 77.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 68.9 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $30,000, and the median income for a family was $44,375. Males had a median income of $36,250 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,882. About 5.8% of families and 8.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.9% of those under age 18 and 16.0% of those age 65 or over.

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Richview, Illinois

Richview is a village in Washington County, Illinois, United States. The population was 253 at the 2010 census.

History
Richview was originally called "Richmond", and under the latter name was platted in 1839. The present name was adopted in 1852.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Richview has a total area of 1.12 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 308 people, 115 households, and 83 families residing in the village. The population density was 276.9 PD/sqmi. There were 124 housing units at an average density of 111.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.08% White, 0.65% African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.65% Asian, and 1.30% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.95% of the population.

There were 115 households, out of which 34.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.5% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.0% were non-families. 20.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 24.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $38,125, and the median income for a family was $39,000. Males had a median income of $30,875 versus $23,125 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,546. About 4.9% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.4% of those under the age of eighteen and 6.3% of those 65 or over.

History
Richview was first formed in 1839. It gradually grew into a business center. It had five stores, two blacksmiths, one wagon shop, 3 physicians, and had a population around 600 people. It had also turned into a railroad town. It was one of 4 towns along the Illinois Central Railway. Eventually two towns would form, Old and New Richview, and together they had a population of around 1000. The two towns did congeal into one. Today Richview is a small village with only a population of about 250.

The town is also the home of the Richview Car and Bike show which is held every July.

Notable people

 * Zola Cooper (1904–1954), cancer researcher, born in Richview

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Venedy, Illinois

Venedy is a village in Washington County, Illinois, United States. The population was 138 at the 2010 census.

Geography
Venedy is located at 38.39583°N, -89.64583°W (38.395936, -89.645959).

According to the 2010 census, Venedy has a total area of 0.29 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 137 people, 54 households, and 40 families residing in the village. The population density was 479.1 PD/sqmi. There were 60 housing units at an average density of 209.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.54% White, and 1.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.65% of the population.

There were 54 households, out of which 38.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 68.5% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.1% were non-families. 24.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.5% under the age of 18, 6.6% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $41,389, and the median income for a family was $42,222. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $26,667 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,061. There were 2.6% of families and 4.5% of the population living below the poverty line, including 9.7% of under eighteens and none of those over 64.

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Cisne, Illinois

Cisne is a village in Wayne County, Illinois, United States. The population was 672 at the 2010 census.

History
Cisne was named in 1870 in honor of Levi Cisne on the suggestion of Charles A. Beecher, who was influential in building the railroad and the station around which the village of Cisne grew.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Cisne has a total area of 0.63 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 673 people, 291 households, and 185 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,054.8 PD/sqmi. There were 325 housing units at an average density of 509.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.81% White, 0.30% African American, 0.30% Asian, and 0.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.59% of the population.

There were 291 households, out of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.5% were married couples living together, 9.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.4% were non-families. 34.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.22 and the average family size was 2.78.

In the village, the age distribution of the population shows 21.8% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 22.6% from 25 to 44, 18.3% from 45 to 64, and 27.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.5 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $26,172, and the median income for a family was $34,286. Males had a median income of $26,635 versus $25,234 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,044. About 12.4% of families and 15.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.5% of those under age 18 and 22.4% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * A. T. Hill, Nebraska car salesman and Nebraska State Historical Society archaeologist; born in Cisne
 * Bill Trotter, pitcher for the St. Louis Browns, Washington Senators and St. Louis Cardinals; born in Cisne

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Fairfield, Illinois

Fairfield is a city in and the county seat of Wayne County, Illinois, United States, and the location of Frontier Community College. The population was 4,883 at the 2020 census.

History
Fairfield is most famous for being the hometown of the "friendly" people, and for the Shelton Brothers Gang, notorious bootleggers who fought it out with the Harrisburg, Illinois-based Birger Gang to control criminal activities in Southern Illinois. During the first half of the 20th century, gang leaders Carl, Earl and Bernie Shelton made Fairfield a household name. Based on testimony of Charlie Birger himself, the Shelton Brothers were convicted for a 1925 unsolved mail carrier robbery of $15,000 and were sentenced to 25 years. They were released a few years later. Birger dominated bootlegging in Southern Illinois until he himself was hanged in Benton for the murder of West City Mayor Joe Adams in 1928. After serving their time, the Shelton brothers built a new criminal empire. Based in East St Louis, one of the most prosperous cities of its day, they controlled all vice from Peoria and southward.

They met their demise at the hands of the Chicago mob and an insider Charles "Blackie" Harris. A land dispute led to Blackie joining forces with the Mob to kill off members of the Shelton gang. His most notable victim was Carl Shelton, the leader. He was ambushed several miles southeast of Fairfield, shot from his Jeep. Bernie was killed at his Peoria roadhouse. Earl moved to Jacksonville, Florida and became a successful land speculator.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Fairfield has a total area of 4.054 sqmi, of which 4.02 sqmi (or 99.16%) is land and 0.034 sqmi (or 0.84%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,421 people, 2,495 households, and 1,494 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,499.0 PD/sqmi. There were 2,727 housing units at an average density of 754.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.40% White, 0.09% African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.63% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.06% from other races, and 0.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.42% of the population.

There were 2,495 households, out of which 24.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.4% were married couples living together, 10.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.1% were non-families. 37.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.11 and the average family size was 2.74.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.5% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 24.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,797, and the median income for a family was $36,278. Males had a median income of $28,866 versus $19,985 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,791. About 8.5% of families and 13.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.7% of those under age 18 and 9.6% of those age 65 or over.

Education

 * Center Street School
 * North Side School
 * Fairfield Community High School
 * Frontier Community College

Notable people

 * Ben C. Blades, Illinois state legislator
 * Carroll C. Boggs, Illinois Supreme Court justice
 * William Borah, Senator known as the "Lion of Idaho"
 * H. S. Burgess, Illinois state legislator and lawyer; served as mayor of Fairfield
 * Charles W. Creighton, Illinois state representative and lawyer.
 * Thomas H. Creighton, Illinois state representative and lawyer
 * Kenneth Michael Kays, recipient of the Medal of Honor for heroism during the Vietnam War
 * Drue Pearce, Alaska state legislator
 * Clyde W. Robbins, farmer and Illinois state representative

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Golden Gate, Illinois

Golden Gate is a village in Wayne County, Illinois, along the Little Wabash River. The population was 65 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Golden Gate has a total area of 0.08 sqmi, all land. The town was built by the Leach family in the late 19th century. The township that surrounds the Golden Gate area is known as Leech township named after Samuel Leech, an early settler of the area. Golden Gate was built along the railroad tracks and the Little Wabash river for business needs.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 100 people, 39 households, and 28 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,306.6 PD/sqmi. There were 51 housing units at an average density of 666.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.00% of the population.

There were 39 households, out of which 43.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.1% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.2% were non-families. 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% 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 3.11.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 30.0% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 36.0% from 25 to 44, 18.0% from 45 to 64, and 10.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $21,250, and the median income for a family was $28,750. Males had a median income of $26,250 versus $23,500 for females. The per capita income for the village was $10,214. There were 12.5% of families and 19.2% of the population living below the poverty line, including 15.2% of under eighteens and 14.3% of those over 64.

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Jeffersonville, Illinois

Jeffersonville is a village in Wayne County, Illinois, United States. The population was 366 at the 2000 census.

Although its official name is Jeffersonville, the village is known locally as Geff, with that spelling appearing on local road signs, the US Post office, and many official documents. "Geff" is pronounced as though it were spelled "Jeff". The name change is said to have been made during the 19th century by the railroad, in order to distinguish the village in Illinois from Jeffersonville, Indiana.

History
Burton Hawk and his brother ran a sawmill near Geff and Fairfield. William Edwin Hawk was married to Alice Mathews, also of Fairfield. His sister, Mary Adeline, was married to Dr. Dade A. Hilliard. Mellie Ann Gray was the daughter of Thomas and Rebecca Gray. She married Burton Hawk on October 31, 1894. Burton and William's parents, Eliza Jane and David Hawk ran a general store and his son Hamby ran it after David's death in December 1916. They eventually all dispersed to Tonica, Marseilles, Lostant or Springfield Illinois.

Also, according to genealogytrails.com, David Hawk was a "Dealer in Staple and Fancy Groceries". "One of the most important business of any town larger or small, is the grocer and Mr. Hawk fills this capacity in Jeffersonville. ...in 1865 he and his wife Eliza moved to Wayne County. He began the grocery business in Jeffersonville in March 1901. He has the only exclusive grocery store in town, and makes a point to keep everything the people want in his line.... a gentleman to deal with."

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Jeffersonville has a total area of 1.02 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 366 people, 156 households, and 99 families residing in the village. The population density was 358.8 PD/sqmi. There were 171 housing units at an average density of 167.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.81% White, 1.37% African American, 0.55% Native American, 0.27% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.46% of the population.

There were 156 households, out of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.5% were non-families. 32.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.98.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.1% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 26.2% from 25 to 44, 18.6% from 45 to 64, and 18.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.6 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $25,521, and the median income for a family was $28,500. Males had a median income of $25,521 versus $16,458 for females. The per capita income for the village was $11,882. About 15.4% of families and 19.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.7% of those under age 18 and 21.1% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Clyde W. Robbins, farmer and politician
 * Shelton Brothers Gang, Southern Illinois, Prohibition era gangsters, brothers Carl, Earl, and Bernie were born and raised in "Geff" Jeffersonville.

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Johnsonville, Illinois

Johnsonville is a village in Wayne County, Illinois, United States. The population was 69 at the 2000 census.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Johnsonville has a total area of 0.21 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 69 people, 25 households, and 20 families residing in the village. The population density was 325.9 PD/sqmi. There were 33 housing units at an average density of 155.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White.

There were 25 households, out of which 40.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.0% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.0% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.76 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 31.9% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 68.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $45,000, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $22,500 versus $25,000 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,411. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.

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Keenes, Illinois

Keenes is a village in Wayne County, Illinois, United States. The population was 99 at the 2000 census.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Keenes has a total area of 0.13 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 99 people, 39 households, and 31 families residing in the village. The population density was 762.2 PD/sqmi. There were 46 housing units at an average density of 354.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White.

There were 39 households, out of which 38.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.0% were married couples living together, 7.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.5% were non-families. 17.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 2.81.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.3% under the age of 18, 16.2% from 18 to 24, 20.2% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.2 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $16,875, and the median income for a family was $16,250. Males had a median income of $33,750 versus $13,500 for females. The per capita income for the village was $9,034. There were 35.3% of families and 40.4% of the population living below the poverty line, including 62.1% of under eighteens and 58.3% of those over 64.

title: Keenes, Illinois


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Mill Shoals, Illinois

Mill Shoals is a village in Wayne and White counties in the U.S. State of Illinois. The population was 235 at the 2000 census, down to 176 at the 2020 census. In Fall 2022, Drew Lane Consultants LLC conducted a village-wide survey that totaled population at 157. The Village of Mill Shoals is located 4 hours and 14 minutes driving directly south of the City of Chicago (with no traffic), 58 minutes driving directly northwest of Evansville, Indiana, 2 hours and 9 minutes driving directly west of Louisville, Kentucky, and 1 hour and 42 minutes directly east of St. Louis, Missouri. The Village is home to a U.S. Post Office, community center, private grain elevator, and two churches. Residents are active members of the 4-H, FFA, and Ruritans.

Weather
Mill Shoals, Illinois experiences a humid continental climate, characterized by hot summers and cold winters. The average temperature in the summer months of June to August ranges from 70 °F to 85 °F, while in the winter months of December to February, it drops to around 20 °F to 35 °F. The town also receives a moderate amount of precipitation throughout the year, with the wettest months being May and June. Additionally, Mill Shoals is located in an area that is prone to severe thunderstorms and tornadoes during the spring and summer months. It is important for residents and visitors to stay informed about weather conditions and take necessary precautions to stay safe during severe weather events.

Agriculture & Community

Agriculture plays a significant role in the economy of Mill Shoals, Illinois, and the surrounding area. The town is located in a region that is known for its fertile soil, making it an ideal location for farming. The primary crops grown in the area include corn, soybeans, and wheat. In addition to crop production, the area is also home to several livestock farms, including beef and dairy cattle, pigs, and poultry. These farms not only provide food for the local community but also contribute to the economy through job creation and the sale of agricultural products. Overall, agriculture is a vital part of Mill Shoals' economy and way of life.

Geography
Mill Shoals is located at 38.24778°N, -88.34667°W (38.247904, -88.346608).

According to the 2010 census, Mill Shoals has a total area of 0.79 sqmi, all land.

Mill Shoals is located in Illinois, two-thirds of the way from St. Louis, Missouri, to Evansville, Indiana, at the juncture of Interstate 64 and U.S. Highway 45.

Local Geography
"Inside a 200 mile radius of Mill Shoals is a unique geographical and historical area described as the Mid-America Basin. It was here, 175,000 years ago, that the Illinoian Glacier withdrew, leaving two great drainage systems in its wake. On the west side of the Basin the Illinois and Missouri Rivers join the Mississippi River; on the east side the Wabash and Tennessee Rivers join the Ohio River. The systems meet at Cairo, Illinois to begin a long journey through the Gulf Coastal Plain. The retreating glacier left rich mineral deposits of oil, coal, and fluorite to await 20th Century exploitation, and ground out a fine top-soil that was to yield vast timber areas of maple, ash, and oak, as well as fertile fields of wheat, corn, barley, and soybeans, As early as 15,000 B. C., pre-historic Indian peoples hunted the mammoths that roamed the area and eventually developed a series of substantial civilizations of the mounds and of the woodlands, climaxing in the Illini Confederation of the 17th and 18th Centuries. In the 18th Century, French and English explorers competed for these lands beginning with Marquette and Joliet in 1673 and ending with the American conquest under George Rogers Clark in 1778, when the Province of Virginia claimed the territory west to the Mississippi River. The next quarter century saw the advent of frontiersmen such as Daniel Boone paving the way for the great western migration. After the War of 1812, the pioneers poured into the Basin along the Cumberland Highway (now U. S. 40) through Terre Haute, Indiana, on the north side of the Basin. They came down the Ohio River from Cincinnati and Louisville, and from Tennessee and Kentucky across the Ohio at Shawneetown, just below the Wabash junction. Thus the Basin became the great staging area that was to funnel settlers through the gate of St. Louis into the far West. Subsequently, the area became the commercial, cultural, and political center for the new frontier--until the construction of the Illinois-Michigan Canal in 1848 shifted the focus northward to Chicago. It was during this time that another famous trail-blazer made his way through the area, giving his name to the nearby Lincoln Heritage Trail. Significant among early 19th Century settlements were experiments in comprehensive self-sufficient communities such as Albion, Illinois, and New Harmony, Indiana, both in the Mill Shoals vicinity. With the advent of the Mill Shoals Human Development Project the Mid-American Basin once again becomes a staging area for the nation's effort to pioneer authentic local community."

From the 1978 Village Report by the Institute of Cultural Affairs :

"The area is in the northwest corner of White County, Illinois, thirty miles north of Carmi; the county seat, and 160 miles southeast of the state capital, Springfield, Illinois. Evansville, Indiana, is the nearest large city, sixty miles east. The project area is bounded on the north by the county line and on the west by the Skillet Fork River; it extends approximately one mile south and one and one-half miles east from these boundaries. U. S. Highway 45 runs north and south through the town, and Interstate 64, a major east-west route, is two miles north of town. Approximately twenty per cent of the land is farmed (soy-bean and corn), thirty per cent is developed, and fifty per cent is unused. Thirty acres on the southeast edge of town is municipally owned. Annual flooding occurs over the western third of the project area in the flood plain. Of the 314 persons residing in the town of Mill Shoals, seventy-five are retired persons and 107 are dependent children. Educational facilities for the community are the elementary school in Mill Shoals and the high school in Fairfield. nine miles north on Highway 45. Fairfield also serves as the major commercial center used by Mill Shoals residents."

History
The first Euro-American settlers, primarily of Scotch-Irish descent, came to White County, Illinois between 1807 and 1809. The first settlements were near the Little Wabash River and Big Prairie, one of the numerous prairies in the county. Many came through the land office at Shawneetown, which was a port for flatboats which traveled the Ohio River. The second half of the 19th century saw the establishment of the towns of Norris City, Springerton including Mill Shoals. Once the home of a thriving barrel-making industry which depleted the nearby virgin forests Mill Shoals had primarily been an agriculture village until 1939 when oil was discovered in the area. In the early 1970s the oil industry declined steeply and thus returned Mill Shoals to its agricultural roots. However, the town was greatly devastated by a large fire in the early forties and seventies and retains the authentic WPA Post office mural.

Many residents commute to nearby towns for employment including education, service, factories, and farms.

A Portrait of the Village of Mill Shoals in 1978
From the Institute of Cultural Affairs 1978 Human Development Project Report : "Mill Shoals is a representative mid-American small town with a population of 314 people situated in White County in southern Illinois. It is one of many secluded villages in the hills surrounded by fertile river bottomlands that make up the Wabash Meadows. U. S. Highway 45 passes north-south through the center of town, and a spur of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, built in 1870, brings two freight trains weekly. A county road connects Mill Shoals with Burnt Prairie five miles east along the old stagecoach trail that once connected Ohio River traffic from Shawneetown to central Illinois."

Incorporated in 1872, Mill Shoals takes its name from the water mill built by William Weed in 1835 on the shoals of the Skillet Fork River at the western boundary of the community. The town is governed by an elected mayor and council, who were responsible for a water supply system and a new grade school in 1965.

Mill Shoals sometimes refers to itself as the key ring capital of the world, an outgrowth of the ring binder, invented by Henry T. Adams of Mill Shoals in 1902, Besides the Adams Manufacturing Company is the Behimer and Kissner Grain Elevator and the more recent Grace Agricultural Products (chemical fertilizers). In addition there is a post office, a hardware store that doubles as an ice manufacturing source for the area, a grocery store, cafe, two service stations, two beauty shops, several private contractors, a funeral parlor, and five churches.

Mill Shoals has a high percentage of retired senior citizens. Most of the citizens who are employed work in nearby Fairfield. The town began informally between 1808 and 1835 as various groups of settlers camped on the high ground in the "drowned lands". Unremitting floods, plus major fires in 1900 and 1924 devastated the river settlement.

Railroad
"During the first quarter of the 20th Century Mill Shoals. gradually moved east of the railroad tracks, away from the river. Thus Mill Shoals shifted from a 19th Century milling settlement on the shoals to a 20th Century way-station along the highway. Powerful but transitory economic resources have involved Mill Shoals in booms of productivity followed by periods of depression, depletion of strength and dispersion of employment."

Mill and Village Expansion
The first boom occurred with the arrival of the Hawkins and Smith Stave Mill in 1892. By the turn of the century the population had mushroomed to 1,500, and the town included a flour mill, saw mill, lumber factory, tile factory, canning factory, grain elevator, two hotels, opera house, saloon, pool room, drug store, hardware store, restaurant, two groceries, barber shop, two general stores, two doctors and a livery stable. A bank was first established in 1903, and in 1906 a Farmers' Mutual Benefit Association was formed to raise and market livestock. Besides this, Mill Shoals had a weekly newspaper, sidewalks, and obtained electric lighting before Fairfield, with the departure of the stave mill in 1909 a ten-year lull followed which is remembered by old-timers primarily for its great reunions and travelling circus.

The Egyptian Tie and Timber Company sustained the economy for the decade of the 20's as the lumbering business boomed.

1930s-1940s Oil Boom
The devastation of the depression was softened only by the oil boom from 1938 to the end of World War II. A long period of economic neglect has seen the growth of welfare dependency and the recent loss of the high school [Mills Prairie, on the Eastern outskirts of Mill Shoals] which had sustained the social life of Mill Shoals since it became a four-year school in 1945. As the nation becomes more dependent on local energy sources, Mill Shoals could well be near the center of a potential coal boom. The question for this community that has held on so tenaciously through boom times and hard times is how it can tie in to another boom and at the same time build a lasting foundation for continuous economic self-sufficiency in the future.

1978 Housing and Public Infrastructure
"Public facilities include a post office, the elementary school, a combination town hall and fire station. and a new town recreation park under construction. The 176 housing units in Mill Shoals are mainly small, single family dwellings, nearly one fourth of which are mobile homes. Fifty-five per cent of the housing was judged sound in a 1976 survey. At that time, about five per cent of the units were vacant, several of which could be restored for community projects.

The city water is piped into a majority of the homes, while others have pressurized cisterns.

Sewage is processed in septic tanks, many of which are sub-standard. Drainage for the considerable overflow is through open ditches, prohibiting normal laundry activity within the community and occasioning a serious health hazard.

Gas heating and electricity are found in most homes, but telephones are more scarce.

Four of the five churches serving the area are located in Mill Shoals."

Demographics
At the 2020 census, there were 176 people, a median household income of $51,731, 4.3% of the population held a Bachelor's Degree or Higher, 51% were employed, 97 total housing units, 3.5% without healthcare coverage, 70 families residing in the village, and 35 as the median age, 39 as the median age in Illinois.

2020 Census Ancestry
2.9% of the Village residents have Italian Ancestry compared to the 5.3% of the state of Illinois. Ancestry of the Village of Mill Shoals is 9.8% English, 38.2% German, 20.8% Irish, 2.9% Italian, 1.2% Norwegian, 11.6% Polish, 0% Scottish, 0% Subs-saharan Africa, and 0% French.

2020 Census Language Spoken at Home
0% language other than English is spoken at home, compared to 23.3% in the state of Illinois.

2020 Census Native and Foreign Born
0% of the population of Mill Shoals is foreign born, compared to 14.2% in the state of Illinois.

2020 Census Older Population
30.1% of Mill Shoals residents are 65 years and older, compared to 16.6% of the state of Illinois. 19.1% are 65 to 74 years, 9.8% are 75 to 84 years, and 1.2% are 85 years and over.

2020 Census Mobility

3% of residents moved from a different state in the last year, compared to 1.6% in the state of Illinois

2020 Census Veterans
9.2% of residents are veterans, compared to 5% in the state of Illinois. All Mill Shoals veterans are male.

2020 Census Income and Earning & Poverty
$51,731 is the median household income, compared to $72,205 in the state of Illinois. 8.1% of residents are in poverty, compared to 12.1% in poverty for the state of Illinois. 14.8% of Mill Shoals Village poverty are residents under 18 years old, 6% ages 18 to 64, and 3.8% 65 years and over.

2020 Census Education
4.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 37.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher in the state of Illinois. 29.9% of the Village hold a high school or equivalent degree, 35% have some college and no degree, 22% hold an associate's degree, and 4.3% hold a bachelor's degree.

2000 Census
As of the 2000 census, there were 235 people, 111 households, and 72 families residing in the village. The population density was 299.9 PD/sqmi. There were 133 housing units at an average density of 169.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.57% White, and 0.43% from two or more races.

There were 111 households, out of which 24.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.7% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.1% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.12 and the average family size was 2.67.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 20.0% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 18.7% from 25 to 44, 33.6% from 45 to 64, and 19.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 48 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $27,292, and the median income for a family was $33,750. Males had a median income of $34,375 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,355. About 5.7% of families and 9.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.6% of those under the age of eighteen and 11.4% of those 65 or over.

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Mount Erie, Illinois

Mount Erie is a village in Wayne County, Illinois, United States. The population was 105 at the 2000 census.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Mount Erie has a total area of 0.4 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 105 people, 47 households, and 32 families residing in the village. The population density was 269.7 PD/sqmi. There were 60 housing units at an average density of 154.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.05% White, and 0.95% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.90% of the population.

There were 47 households, out of which 25.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 14.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.9% were non-families. 29.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.66.

In the village, the age distribution of the population shows 24.8% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 21.0% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 21.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 128.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 119.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $23,750, and the median income for a family was $33,333. Males had a median income of $18,750 versus $15,625 for females. The per capita income for the village was $10,532. There were 12.5% of families and 19.2% of the population living below the poverty line, including 44.4% of under eighteens and 20.8% of those over 64.

Notable people

 * Bill Yohe, third baseman for the Washington Senators

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Sims, Illinois

Sims is a village in Wayne County, Illinois, United States. The population was 166 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Sims has a total area of 1.2 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 273 people, 100 households, and 70 families residing in the village. The population density was 220.5 PD/sqmi. There were 120 housing units at an average density of 100.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100% White, 0% African American and 0% Asian.

There were 102 households, out of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.5% were non-families. 15.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.68 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.8% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 52.1% from 25 to 44, 29.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $29,983, and the median income for a family was $25,625. Males had a median income of $25,666 versus $15,542 for females. The per capita income for the village was $30,870.

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Wayne City, Illinois

Wayne City is a village in Wayne County, Illinois, United States. The population was 994 at the 2020 census.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Wayne City has a total area of 1.72 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,089 people, 479 households, and 314 families residing in the village. The population density was 649.3 PD/sqmi. There were 551 housing units at an average density of 328.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.36% White, 0.09% Native American, 0.09% from other races, and 0.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.55% of the population.

There were 479 households, out of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.4% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.4% were non-families. 33.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.86.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 24.2% from 25 to 44, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 21.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $27,009, and the median income for a family was $33,750. Males had a median income of $28,269 versus $21,842 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,333. About 13.6% of families and 18.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.0% of those under age 18 and 17.7% of those age 65 or over.

Culture
The town hosts an annual festival called Bean Days which typically involves a parade, a pageant, and a rodeo, as well as a free ham and bean dinner with corn bread. The local 4-H club, Wayne City 4-H Club, is also responsible for setting up and serving the communal dinner.

The Wayne City School District's original school facility was originally built in the 1930s, but was torn down after the 2015-2016 school year to make room for a new facility. The new school's construction began in 2015 and ended in the middle of 2016 before the start of the school year.

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Burnt Prairie, Illinois

Burnt Prairie (formerly known as Liberty) is a village in White County, Illinois, United States. The population was 58 at the 2000 census.

Geography
Burnt Prairie is located at 38.25139°N, -88.25778°W (38.251335, -88.257641).

According to the 2010 census, Burnt Prairie has a total area of 0.08 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 58 people, 31 households, and 15 families residing in the village. The population density was 728.3 PD/sqmi. There were 43 housing units at an average density of 539.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.72% of the population.

There were 31 households, out of which 16.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 45.2% were married couples living together, 3.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 48.4% were non-families. 41.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 32.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 1.87 and the average family size was 2.50.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 12.1% under the age of 18, 12.1% from 18 to 24, 20.7% from 25 to 44, 29.3% from 45 to 64, and 25.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 53 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.9 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $18,125, and the median income for a family was $23,750. Males had a median income of $33,750 versus $23,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,572. There were 18.2% of families and 28.3% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and 33.3% of those over 64.

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Carmi, Illinois

Carmi (pronounced Car-my) is a city in and the county seat of White County, Illinois, United States, along the Little Wabash River, where the population was 5,240 at the 2010 census.

History
Carmi post office has been in operation since 1817, and then a WPA oil on canvas mural called Service to the Farmer by Davenport Griffen was first displayed there in 1939. Carmi is a biblical name.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Carmi has a total area of 2.531 sqmi, of which 2.5 sqmi (or 98.78%) is land and 0.031 sqmi (or 1.22%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,422 people, 2,390 households, and 1,477 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,187.7 PD/sqmi. There were 2,667 housing units at an average density of 1,076.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.30% White, 0.48% African American, 0.35% Native American, 0.24% Asian, 0.06% from other races, and 0.57% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.65% of the population.

There were 2,390 households, out of which 23.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.2% were non-families. 35.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.78.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.4% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 23.7% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 25.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $25,667, and the median income for a family was $32,456. Males had a median income of $30,735 versus $16,693 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,886. About 11.7% of families and 15.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.4% of those under age 18 and 11.6% of those age 65 or over.

College

 * Southeastern Illinois College David L. Stanley White County Center

Public

 * Carmi-White County Community School District #5:
 * Carmi-White County High School - grades 7-12
 * Carmi-White County Middle School - grades 4-6
 * Jefferson Attendance Center - grades 2-3
 * Lincoln Attendance Center - grades K-1

Private

 * Carmi Christian School

Radio

 * WRUL 97.3 FM
 * WROY 1460 AM

Print

 * Carmi Times
 * Carmi Chronicle

Notable people

 * King Brockett, professional baseball player
 * Orlando Burrell, White County judge, White County Sheriff, congressman
 * Roy Clippinger, congressman
 * Everton Conger, Union Army Lieutenant colonel (Civil War), federal territorial judge, involved in manhunt for John Wilkes Booth
 * Caswell J. Crebs, Illinois Supreme Court justice
 * John M. Crebs, Union Army Lieutenant colonel (Civil War), congressman
 * Josh Elder, comic book creator (Mail Order Ninja, StarCraft: Frontline)
 * Ivan A. Elliott, Illinois Attorney General
 * Frederick J. Karch, Brigadier General with the U.S. Marine Corps (World War II, Vietnam)
 * Samuel D. Lockwood, Illinois Attorney General, Illinois Secretary of State, Illinois Supreme Court justice
 * Glenn Poshard, state senator, congressman, Illinois Gubernatorial Candidate, and president of Southern Illinois University
 * Sandy Rios, talk show host and Fox News Channel contributor
 * John McCracken Robinson, senator, Illinois Supreme Court justice
 * Run Kid Run, Christian band
 * Side Walk Slam, punk rock band
 * Charles Peyton, AKA Jeff Stryker, Actor, adult film actor, AVN Award Hall of Fame inductee Hustler Hall of Fame, RuPaul Lifetime Achievement Award, Major motion picture Star, fashion model
 * James R. Williams, congressman
 * William Wilson, Chief Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court

title: Carmi, Illinois


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Crossville, Illinois

Crossville is a village in White County, Illinois, United States. The population was 745 at the 2010 census.

History
Crossville was laid out by surveyor John Mills in 1872 for Thomas Cross and Silas Elliott, and named for Thomas Cross. The original plat was one half mile square (160 acres or a quarter section), located in Section 23, Township 4 South, Range 10 East of the 3rd Principal Meridian.

The town's existence is closely tied to the opening of the Cairo and Vincennes Railroad on December 9, 1872. In 1853 the Vincennes and Paducah Railway Company was formed for the purpose of creating a railroad through the area, but that venture was unsuccessful. In 1857 the Illinois Southern Railway Company took up the idea, with a plan that originally contemplated routing the railroad through Phillipstown, but local land owners Stephen Fitzgerald and Solomon Charles refused to donate land to the Railway. Instead, in 1857 Thomas Cross donated right-of-way through the center of what would later become Crossville. The railroad project was stalled during the Civil War, but in 1867 the Cairo and Vincennes Railway Company was formed and work on the railroad proceeded in earnest.

The town was incorporated on September 30, 1895, and the town charter was filed on October 12, 1895, at 11:05 am.

2017 tornado
On February 28, 2017, an EF3 wedge tornado touched down in Crossville, damaging the village as it passed through, resulting in one fatality.

Geography
Crossville is located at 38.16306°N, -88.06667°W (38.163001, -88.066671). The village is concentrated around the intersection of Illinois State Route 1 and Illinois State Route 14, northeast of Carmi, and several miles west of the Illinois-Indiana state line along the Wabash River.

According to the 2010 census, Crossville has a total area of 0.64 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 782 people, 341 households, and 220 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,217.1 PD/sqmi. There were 388 housing units at an average density of 603.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.70% White, 1.15% Native American, and 1.15% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.02% of the population.

There were 341 households, out of which 29.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.9% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.2% were non-families. 31.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.3% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 19.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $31,202, and the median income for a family was $35,972. Males had a median income of $33,000 versus $17,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,835. About 10.9% of families and 16.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.2% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education
It is in the Carmi-White County Community Unit School District 5. The district's comprehensive high school is Carmi-White County High School.

title: Crossville, Illinois


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Enfield, Illinois

Enfield is a village in White County, Illinois, United States. The population was 596 at the 2010 census, which rose to 794 in the 2020 Census.

Geography
Enfield is located at 38.09833°N, -88.34056°W (38.098346, -88.340684).

According to the 2010 census, Enfield has a total area of 1.19 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the 2000 United States Census, there were 625 people, 262 households, and 157 families residing in the village. The population density was 538.8 PD/sqmi. There were 293 housing units at an average density of 252.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.56% White, 0.16% African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.16% from other races, and 0.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.16% of the population.

There were 262 households, out of which 26.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.6% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.7% were non-families. 34.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.17 and the average family size was 2.79.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 19.8% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 22.2% from 25 to 44, 25.3% from 45 to 64, and 25.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 46 years. For every 100 females, there were 77.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.2 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $23,750, and the median income for a family was $34,125. Males had a median income of $31,042 versus $17,500 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,455. About 17.4% of families and 24.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 32.5% of those under age 18 and 12.0% of those age 65 or over.

Notable person

 * Lefty Jamerson, pitcher for the Boston Red Sox

title: Enfield, Illinois


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Maunie, Illinois

Maunie is a village in White County, Illinois, United States. The population was 177 at the 2000 census.

History
The village name is a portmanteau of the first names of Maude Sheridan and Jennie Pumphrey, wives of two early settlers (John Pumphrey and G.S. Sheridan). A post office was established at Maunie in 1893. The village incorporated in 1901.

On January 18, 1929, at 11.20 a.m., a tornado hit Maunie, killing two school children.

Geography
Maunie is located at 38.03556°N, -88.04667°W (38.035493, -88.046617). The village lies in eastern Illinois along Wabash River, which marks the Illinois-Indiana state line.

According to the 2010 census, Maunie has a total area of 0.16 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 177 people, 77 households, and 48 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,096.2 PD/sqmi. There were 98 housing units at an average density of 607.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 94.35% White, 1.69% African American, 1.13% Native American, 0.56% Asian, and 2.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.56% of the population.

There were 77 households, out of which 23.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.6% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.4% were non-families. 31.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.84.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 20.9% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 28.2% from 45 to 64, and 16.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 43 years. For every 100 females, there were 113.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $15,500, and the median income for a family was $19,375. Males had a median income of $22,143 versus $15,417 for females. The per capita income for the village was $10,165. About 20.4% of families and 26.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under the age of eighteen and 46.7% of those 65 or over.

Education
It is in the Carmi-White County Community Unit School District 5. The district's comprehensive high school is Carmi-White County High School.

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Norris City, Illinois

Norris City is a village in White County, Illinois. The population was 1,275 at the 2010 census.

History
Norris City was incorporated in 1901.

The original plat of Norris City was filed for record in the White County Courthouse in Carmi, Illinois on August 17, 1871, at 8 a.m.

The post office at Norris City was established May 15, 1871, with William A. Johnson appointed as the first Postmaster. The name for Norris City had to have been decided prior to the time it was platted and prior to the opening of the post office. The question of how Norris City got its name has caused many debates throughout the years. The new community, for a short time in early 1871, was called “Popeye” or “Popeye’s Station, after William A. Johnson, the first depot agent at the site who had the nickname of Popeye. The trainmen said they were stopping at “Popeye” or “Popeye’s Station.” The story is that Mr. Johnson's eyes protruded, so he was given the nickname of Popeye. This was before the days of the Popeye cartoon character, which was created by a native of Chester, Ill.. The story is, that children going to Gum Prairie Grade School near Mr. Johnson's house gave him the nickname. The other story is that he was given the nickname by the trainmen. Stories about how Norris City got its name are varied, but the following is a result of my research: First off, it was not named after any of the aforementioned people involved in getting Norris City started and platted. This deepens the mystery. According to one story, the people of the new village got together to try to agree upon a name for it. It was decided that the name would come from the person or family having the most land in the area. After the acreages were added up, the Norris family beat out the Johnson family by just a few acres. Thus, as the story goes, it was named Norris City. William Norris was the head of the Norris family at that time so it was said to have been named after him. Another version is that a meeting was held and the railroad had been doing some business with William Norris so they decided to name the town Norris City after him. So the story goes that he went home from the meeting and told his wife, Emaline (White) Norris, and she replied she didn't think it was such a big deal to have such a small place named after you. Another story is that Thomas Ridgway, for whom Ridgway was named, was on a train going through here. Mr. Ridgway was  the President of the Springfield and Illinois Southeastern Railroad, and he asked what the town had been named. It is said that the foreman of the construction crew, or one version says he was conductor or engineer of the train, spoke up and said the trainmen call it Popeye or Popeye's Station. Mr. Ridgway, so the story goes, said that was no name for a town. This trainman is then supposed to have said, “Why don’t you name it after me?” So they did. His name was supposed to have been John William Norris of Fairfield. Nellie Johnson, wife of Mel Johnson, said her father was on the train when this happened. Mel and Nellie Johnson operated Johnson's Hardware of the south side of East Main Street in Norris City for years. Another version of this story is that the engineer of the work train constructing the railroad tracks to the site of Norris City boarded at the home of William Norris, and his wife Emaline (White) Norris at the west edge of the site of the new village. It is said that he was the one who spoke up and suggested the name for the town. He was fond of the cooking of Mrs. Emaline Norris, who was noted as a good cook. For this reason, it is said that he suggested the name Norris City, naming the town after her and not her husband, William Norris. Jessie (Robb) Newkirk, wife of Vollie Newkirk (parents of Beth (Newkirk) Rister) and a granddaughter of William and Emaline Norris said that her grandmother always said that the town was named after her and not after her husband. A brother and a sister of Jessie Newkirk also told the same story that had been told to them by their grandmother Norris.

The book, “Illinois, a Descriptive and Historical Guide,” compiled in 1939 by Federal Works Agency, Works Project Administration, states that Norris City, altitude 444, population 1109, a trading center for an agricultural and coal mining district was named in honor of a pioneer settler, William Norris. A reference report of the Illinois State Historical Library states, “No information is available in our records as to the origins of the name, Norris City.”

Geography
Norris City is located at 37.97972°N, -88.32722°W (37.979816, -88.327219). According to the 2010 census, Norris City has a total area of 1.182 sqmi, of which 1.18 sqmi (or 99.83%) is land and 0.002 sqmi (or 0.17%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,057 people, 492 households, and 296 families residing in the village. The population density was 911.6 PD/sqmi. There were 563 housing units at an average density of 485.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.30% White, 0.66% Native American, 0.28% Asian, and 0.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.09% of the population.

There were 492 households, out of which 23.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.8% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.8% were non-families. 37.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.81.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 20.4% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 23.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.9 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $22,121, and the median income for a family was $29,412. Males had a median income of $25,972 versus $14,868 for females. The per capita income for the village was $13,671. About 9.4% of families and 14.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 23.9% of those under age 18 and 9.7% of those age 65 or over.

Culture
A popular festival known as Dairy Days takes place during the weekend of the fourth Saturday in September each year. Dairy Days has been held annually since 1947. The festival was organized by the Lions Club until 2009, when the Dairy Days Association was formed to coordinate the annual festival.

Notable people

 * Ora Collard, Illinois state representative and businessman; born in Norris City
 * Max Morris, pro football and basketball player; born in Norris City
 * Floyd Newkirk, pitcher for the New York Yankees; born in Norris City

title: Norris City, Illinois


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Phillipstown, Illinois

Phillipstown is a village in White County, Illinois, United States. The population was 28 at the 2000 census.

History
Phillipstown was surveyed for Caleb Clifford on February 19, 1839, and the plat was recorded on January 2, 1843. It was originally named Victoria, but at that time the name was already in use by another post office in Illinois, so a new name had to be chosen. By order of the State Legislature, on January 29, 1840, it was renamed in honor of Major Alexander Phillips, an early settler of the area who had made a land entry for an adjoining property in 1817 while the area was still part of Illinois Territory.

The land upon which Phillipstown was platted had originally been entered by James Phillips, who quite likely was Alexander Phillips' father. James' interest in the land was sold to David Phillips and John McClure Graham (husband of Rebecca Phillips), who received a patent to the land on November 15, 1830 (David and Rebecca were likely siblings of Alexander). They sold the property to Major Alexander Phillips on January 6, 1837. On February 17, 1837, he sold the property to Caleb Clifford.

In addition to his service during the War of 1812, Major Alexander Phillips was also elected to serve in the House of Representatives for White County, Illinois in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 11th & 12th Illinois General Assemblies.

Geography
Phillipstown is located at 38.145°N, -88.02028°W (38.145033, -88.020172).

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

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 28 people, 13 households, and 7 families residing in the village. The population density was 103.3 PD/sqmi. There were 15 housing units at an average density of 55.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White.

There were 13 households, out of which 15.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.5% were married couples living together, and 38.5% were non-families. 30.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.15 and the average family size was 2.75.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 14.3% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 35.7% from 25 to 44, 17.9% from 45 to 64, and 25.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $42,917, and the median income for a family was $44,167. Males had a median income of $43,125 versus $43,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $21,188. There were no families and 4.0% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

Education
It is in the Carmi-White County Community Unit School District 5. The district's comprehensive high school is Carmi-White County High School.

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Springerton, Illinois

Springerton is a village in White County, Illinois, United States. The population was 134 at the 2000 census.

Geography
Springerton is located at 38.1789°N, -88.35493°W.

According to the 2010 census, Springerton has a total area of 0.12 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 134 people, 56 households, and 36 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,068.7 PD/sqmi. There were 71 housing units at an average density of 566.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.76% White, 0.75% Native American, and 1.49% from two or more races.

There were 56 households, out of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.9% were married couples living together, 5.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.7% were non-families. 33.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 25.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.14.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.4% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 20.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $26,000, and the median income for a family was $30,000. Males had a median income of $30,625 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $12,568. There were 10.0% of families and 10.6% of the population living below the poverty line, including 18.9% of under eighteens and 7.1% of those over 64.

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Albany, Illinois

Albany is a village in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States. The population was 891 at the 2010 census, down from 895 in 2000.

History
Albany was laid out in 1837, and named after Albany, New York, the native home of a large share of the first settlers. A post office called Albany has been in operation since 1838.

Geography
Albany is located at 41.78833°N, -90.21917°W (41.788411, -90.219128).

According to the 2010 census, Albany has a total area of 1.07 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 895 people, 349 households, and 262 families residing in the village. The population density was 894.8 PD/sqmi. There were 383 housing units at an average density of 382.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.66% White, 0.67% African American, 0.22% from other races, and 0.45% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.56% of the population.

There were 349 households, out of which 33.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.0% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.9% were non-families. 21.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% 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 2.98.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.8% under the age of 18, 5.8% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 26.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $46,719, and the median income for a family was $51,333. Males had a median income of $40,521 versus $20,938 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,780. About 3.7% of families and 5.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.7% of those under age 18 and 0.9% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Nan Sheets, painter and museum director

title: Albany, Illinois


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Coleta, Illinois

Coleta is a village in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States. The population was 164 at the 2010 census, up from 155 in 2000.

Geography
Coleta is located at 41.90556°N, -89.805°W (41.905566, -89.805016).

According to the 2010 census, Coleta has a total area of 0.6 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 155 people, 60 households, and 45 families residing in the village. The population density was 341.0 PD/sqmi. There were 71 housing units at an average density of 156.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.77% White, 1.29% African American, 0.65% Native American, and 1.29% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.23% of the population.

There were 60 households, out of which 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.7% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.0% were non-families. 20.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.1% under the age of 18, 5.2% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 26.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 101.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $40,000, and the median income for a family was $34,886. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $20,469 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,439. About 2.4% of families and 8.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.7% of those under the age of eighteen and 7.4% of those 65 or over.

Education
Besides the local public schools, Christ Lutheran School, located in nearby Sterling, serves students of various religious backgrounds from Milledgeville to Walnut and from Morrison to Dixon. As part of the largest network of Protestant schools in the US, CLS provides an education for students from age 3 through 8th grade that is focused on all of the core academic subjects while remaining true to the Bible.

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Deer Grove, Illinois

Deer Grove is a village in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States. The population was given as 45 in the 2010 census, down from 48 in 2000.

Geography
Deer Grove is located at 41.60778°N, -89.69167°W (41.607822, -89.691534).

According to the 2010 census, Deer Grove has a total area of 0.46 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 48 people, 21 households, and 12 families residing in the village. The population density was 105.3 PD/sqmi. There were 22 housing units at an average density of 48.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 91.67% White, 2.08% African American, 6.25% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.33% of the population.

There were 21 households, out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.4% were married couples living together, 4.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 38.1% were non-families. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 22.9% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 22.9% from 45 to 64, and 22.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 71.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 76.2 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $44,167, and the median income for a family was $43,750. Males had a median income of $32,500 versus $26,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,651. There were no families and 5.7% of the population living below the poverty line, including no under eighteens and none of those over 64.

title: Deer Grove, Illinois


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Erie, Illinois

Erie is a village in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,602 at the 2010 census, up from 1,589 in 2000. It is known for its unusual layout, specifically its "town triangle".

History
Erie is named after Erie County, New York.

Geography
Erie is located at 41.65778°N, -90.07889°W (41.657802, -90.078931).

According to the 2010 census, Erie has a total area of 1.449 sqmi, of which 1.44 sqmi (or 99.38%) is land and 0.009 sqmi (or 0.62%) is water.

Demographics
As of the 2000 United States Census, there were 1,589 people, 630 households, and 466 families residing in the village. The population density was 438.2/km$2$ (1.132.7/sq mi). There were 663 housing units at an average density of 472.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.80% White, 0.25% African American, 0.13% Native American, 0.38% from other races, and 0.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.88% of the population.

There were 630 households, out of which 33.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.4% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.0% were non-families. 23.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.7% 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 2.98.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.0% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 26.3% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.6 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $41,806, and the median income for a family was $46,435. Males had a median income of $35,000 versus $21,447 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,775. About 4.7% of families and 5.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.3% of those under age 18 and 3.8% of those age 65 or over.

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Fulton, Illinois

Fulton is a city in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States. The population was 3,481 at the 2010 census, down from 3,881 in 2000. Fulton is located across the Mississippi River from Clinton, Iowa.

History
A post office called Fulton has been in operation since 1838. The city was named for Robert Fulton, inventor of the steamboat.

Geography
Fulton is located at 41.86694°N, -90.15889°W (41.866873, -90.158834), on the east bank of the Mississippi River near Lock and Dam #13. The most northeastern portion of the county is in the Driftless Area of Illinois, where the Apple River meets the Upper Mississippi River.

According to the 2010 census, Fulton has a total area of 2.334 sqmi, of which 2.27 sqmi (or 97.26%) is land and 0.064 sqmi (or 2.74%) is water.

Fulton is a city most known for its pride in its Dutch heritage. This is shown through the addition of a traditional Dutch windmill, De Immigrant, located near the city's dike, which borders the Mississippi. Other local attractions include: the Martin House Museum, Heritage Canyon, the Dutch Days festival held annually on the first weekend of May, and its view of the Mississippi River.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,881 people, 1,582 households, and 1,071 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,708.0 PD/sqmi. There were 1,672 housing units at an average density of 735.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.91% White, 0.59% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.52% Asian, 0.33% from other races, and 0.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.26% of the population.

There were 1,582 households, out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.3% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.3% were non-families. 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 23.7% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 20.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,068, and the median income for a family was $45,134. Males had a median income of $32,359 versus $20,653 for females. The per capita income for the city was $19,845. About 3.5% of families and 5.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.8% of those under age 18 and 3.2% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * John R. Huizenga, professor of chemistry and physics who contributed to the Manhattan Project and the discovery of the elements Einsteinium and Fermium
 * Jack Reagan, father of President Ronald Reagan
 * Nelle Wilson Reagan, mother of Ronald Reagan
 * Paul Rhymer, creator and writer of the radio series Vic and Sade (Born in Fulton, raised in Bloomington, Illinois)

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Lyndon, Illinois

Lyndon is a village in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States. The population was 648 at the 2010 census, up from 566 in 2000.

Geography
Lyndon is located at 41.71694°N, -89.92306°W (41.716821, -89.923186).

According to the 2010 census, Lyndon has a total area of 0.781 sqmi, of which 0.78 sqmi (or 99.87%) is land and 0.001 sqmi (or 0.13%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 566 people, 236 households, and 165 families residing in the village. The population density was 689.6 PD/sqmi. There were 254 housing units at an average density of 309.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 96.64% White, 0.18% African American, 1.24% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.35% from other races, and 1.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.24% of the population.

There were 236 households, out of which 27.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.6% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.7% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.81.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 21.7% under the age of 18, 7.6% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 27.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.9 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $37,375, and the median income for a family was $41,528. Males had a median income of $30,469 versus $22,813 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,870. About 5.6% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.6% of those under age 18 and 10.5% of those age 65 or over.

Lyndon is also known as the "Crow Capital of the World", celebrated in the past with a Crow Festival. The village at one time had an official mascot which was a real life crow, named Rocky the Crow. Lyndon is the home of Wright's Easter Egg Hunt held in Richmond park. The annual event is one of the largest free small-town Easter Egg hunts in Illinois with 4,000 people attending in 2018.

Education
Besides the local public schools, Christ Lutheran School, located in nearby Sterling, serves students of various religious backgrounds from Walnut to Milledgeville and from Morrison to Dixon. As part of the largest network of Protestant schools in the US, CLS provides an education for students from age 3 through 8th grade that is focused on all of the core academic subjects while remaining true to the Bible.

title: Lyndon, Illinois