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Bismarck, Illinois

Bismarck is a village in Newell Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States. It is part of the Danville, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 582 at the 2020 census.

History
The original settlement in this immediate area was to the west of Bismarck's location, where the Hubbard Trail and the North Fork of the Vermilion River crossed. It was originally called Franklin when it was founded in 1837, but it lasted only a few years. Later, in 1843, Brothers John and Samuel Myers built a mill near the site of Franklin, and a town called Myersville later grew up there.

In 1872, the C&EI Railroad went through the area; the tracks did not go through Myersville, but passed one and a half miles to the east. Gradually, the town moved toward the railroad on land donated by Charles S. Young and Dr. John B. Holloway. Young named the town Bismarck after the German statesman and chancellor Otto von Bismarck, whom he admired.

On September 13, 1997, the community celebrated its 125th birthday. Festivities, which were attended by about 2,000 people, included a parade, contests, historical exhibits at the local grade school, and multiple performances.

In 1998, the village of Bismarck was incorporated. The members of the first village board were Mayor Eleanor White, Julie Boersma, Pat Kentner, Chuck Mockbee, Lyle Milner, Diane Holycross, Don Evans, Alvina Van Pelt, and Betty Lewis.

Geography
Bismarck is located about eight miles north of the county seat of Danville.

According to the 2010 census, Bismarck has a total area of 0.74 sqmi, all land.

Education
Public schools include Bismarck Henning Grade School, Bismarck Henning Junior High School, and Bismarck Henning High School.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 542 people, 204 households, and 158 families residing in the village. The population density was 797.8 PD/sqmi. There were 210 housing units at an average density of 309.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.63% White, 0.18% Native American, and 0.18% from two or more races.

There were 204 households, out of which 42.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 69.6% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.5% were non-families. 19.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.9% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 23.6% from 45 to 64, and 12.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.9 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $41,731, and the median income for a family was $45,000. Males had a median income of $36,750 versus $21,667 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,255. About 3.4% of families and 4.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.9% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Dylan Dodd, professional baseball player

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Catlin, Illinois

Catlin is a village in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States. It is part of the Danville, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 2,040 at the 2010 census, and 1,952 in 2018. Catlin is the hometown of Illinois State Representative Chad Hays, who represents the 104th Representative District of Illinois.

History

Early significant events in our village history.

1820—First permanent settlement of Vermilion County. James Butler first settler. His place was called Butler's Point.

1822—God's Acre Cemetery, the first cemetery in Vermilion County was established. First meeting of county commissioners held at Butler's home. First Circuit Court held at home of Asa Elliott, friend of James Butler.

1823—First mill built and used in Vermilion and Champaign Counties, called a "corncracker" by James Butler. Made of a large log and stones, all constructed on a hand-made forge. Its capacity, with a muscular man as motive power, was one bushel of cracked corn in an hour.

1824—The "salt works" drew in the first settlers of the area. Twenty-four large salt kettles were brought in and each held 100 gallons. It took 100 gallons of water to make a bushel of salt.

1825—First marriage in the county was a double marriage. Couples were from Butler's Point. Cyrus Douglas wed Ruby Bloss and Annis Butler wed Marquis Snow.

1827—Amos Woodin, a cooper by trade, built the house now known as the Catlin Heritage Museum. First school was built and doubled as a church.

1830—Grandma Guyman arrived in the area and became the Doctor and Midwife to Catlin Township, delivering over 1,000 babies. G. W. Pate and his father Adam Pate come to Butler's Point. Identified with progress of Methodism in this part of the country.

1834—Asa Elliott, friend of James Butler and one of the original settlers of Butler's Point, begins serving in the State Legislature with Abe Lincoln.

1838—Pottawatomie Trail of Death came through the village. 860 members of this Indian tribe where forcible removed by militia from north central Indiana to reservation land in what is now eastern Kansas.

1849—Henry Jones of England came to the area and bought the Whitcomb farm and 3,000 acres adjacent. He had 14 head of oxen and considerable cattle and was considered wealthy.

1850—Second Fair of Vermilion County Agricultural and Mechanical Association were held at the Fairgrounds in Catlin until 1878 when it was transferred to Danville.

1856—Guy Merrill and Josiah Hunt made first plat of Catlin. The village is officially named Catlin, after the president of the Great Western Railroad.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Catlin has a total area of 0.843 sqmi, of which 0.84 sqmi (or 99.64%) is land and 0.003 sqmi (or 0.36%) is water.

Education
The former Catlin Community Unit School District #5 consisted of Catlin Grade School with about 375-400 students and Catlin High School with about 145-175.3 students.

In November 2014, Catlin residents approved a referendum to consolidate with the Jamaica Unit #12 school district. The first day of school in the newly formed Salt Fork Unit #512 school district was August 24, 2015.

Currently, Salt Fork North is an elementary school in Catlin, IL serving students in grades PK through 5th. It is one of two elementary schools in the Salt Fork School District #512. The school serves approximately 260 students residing in Catlin and the surrounding area.

Additionally, Salt Fork High School is also located in Catlin, serving students in grades 9-12 from IL School District 512.

Government and politics
Catlin's government consists of a mayor and a village board. The village utilizes a commissioner form of government. The mayor is elected separately from the other members of the board and serves a four-year term. Each candidate for the board runs in an at-large election for a four-year term. After a candidate is elected generally to the board, the mayor appoints each board member a specific commissioner position (e.g. Finance, Streets and Sanitation). There are no term limits on any of the elected officials.

Religion
There are two churches in the village: the Catlin Church of Christ and the Catlin United Methodist Church. Each of the churches is Christian and Protestant. Despite the large number of Protestants in the village, many of Catlin's residents are Roman Catholic and attend services in nearby Danville, Illinois and Westville, Illinois. In addition, a Presbyterian church once existed on what is currently the property of the United Methodist Church. In 1942 this church disbanded, and exchanged properties with the Church of Christ, which later sold its building to the Methodist Church when the Church of Christ built its current structure in 1956.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,087 people, 824 households, and 618 families residing in the village. The population density was 2,657.1 PD/sqmi. There were 854 housing units at an average density of 1,087.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.09% White, 0.05% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.05% Asian, 0.24% from other races, and 0.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.48% of the population.

There were 824 households, out of which 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.7% were married couples living together, 9.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.9% were non-families. 22.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.93.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 84.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $46,210, and the median income for a family was $51,136. Males had a median income of $40,755 versus $25,823 for females. The per capita income for the village was $19,164. About 2.4% of families and 4.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.7% of those under age 18 and 3.4% of those age 65 or over.

Notable residents

 * Ralph E. Church, member of the Illinois House of Representatives and of the United States House of Representatives was born on a farm near Catlin
 * Chad Hays, member of the Illinois House of Representatives and a former Mayor of Catlin.
 * Tyler Jacob Moore, actor best known for portraying Tony Markovich on Shameless and Prince Hans on Once Upon a Time.

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Fairmount, Illinois

Fairmount is a village in Vance Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States. It is part of the Danville, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 642 at the 2010 census.

History
Josiah Hunt, a railroad engineer, reportedly used inside information about the coming of the Great Western Railroad to purchase 40 acre of land along the new route to found a town. He originally named the town Salina, but this was changed because of an existing Illinois town named Saline; Francis Dougherty, an early settler, is said to have selected the name Fairmount. The town was incorporated in 1863.

Coal mining was attempted east of Fairmount, but this proved to be impractical because of water. Later, Jacob C. Sandusky discovered an outcropping of limestone in his farm, and quarries were established which at one time employed about 400 people. The quarries are now flooded and make a popular fishing location.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Fairmount has a total area of 0.32 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 640 people, 264 households, and 190 families residing in the village. The population density was 2,055.4 PD/sqmi. There were 280 housing units at an average density of 899.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.75% White, 0.31% African American, 0.16% Asian, 0.16% from other races, and 0.62% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.62% of the population.

There were 264 households, out of which 30.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.8% were married couples living together, 8.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.7% were non-families. 25.4% 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 2.42 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.5% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 14.5% who were 5 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.2 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $39,712, and the median income for a family was $48,125. Males had a median income of $31,761 versus $20,972 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,691. About 8.5% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.4% of those under age 18 and 2.2% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation
Norfolk Southern Railway operates the railroad line that passes through Fairmount on its way from Danville to Decatur.

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Fithian, Illinois

Fithian is a village in Oakwood Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States. It is part of the Danville, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 485 at the 2010 census.

History
The town was named after Dr. William Fithian, who donated some of the land for the community; he came to Danville in 1830 and had a farm just a mile west of the site of the town of Fithian. He was a friend and supporter of Abraham Lincoln, who was reputed to have stayed at the farm often in the mid-19th century, as he traveled on his circuit prior to his presidency. Fithian served terms in the Illinois House and Senate. The town of Fithian was a center for trading livestock and grain; it thrived when the Illinois Traction System (an interurban railroad) went through in 1903, and declined along with the ITS, especially during the Great Depression.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Fithian has a total area of 0.38 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the 2000 Census, there were 506 people, 201 households and 147 families residing in the village. The population density was 1308.9 PD/sqmi. There were 205 housing units at an average density of 530.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.41% White, 0.20% African American and 0.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.59% of the population.

There were 201 households, out of which 32.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.2% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present and 26.4% were non-families. 20.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.4% 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 2.93.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.1% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 34.2% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64 and 9.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 114.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $47,344 and the median income for a family was $47,500. Males had a median income of $32,411 versus $22,212 for the females. The per capita income for the village was $19,856. About 6.5% of families and 4.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.8% of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or over.

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Georgetown, Illinois

Georgetown is a city in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 3,143. It is part of the Danville, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
Georgetown was established in 1826 and was platted by James Haworth with the length of a grapevine, although the first home was established in 1820 by Henry Johnson. The town may have been named after George Beckwith, since Danville had been named after Dan Beckwith; another possibility is that it was named after James Haworth's son George. The first post office was established in 1828.

The Paris and Danville Railroad was built in 1871, and the "Interurban" started carrying passengers between Georgetown and Danville sometime after 1900.

Geography
Georgetown is located on Illinois Route 1 / U.S. Route 150 about 13 mi south of the county seat of Danville. According to the 2010 census, Georgetown has a total area of 0.14 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,628 people, 1,470 households, and 1,004 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,250.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,564 housing units at an average density of 970.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 95.53% White, 2.73% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.06% Asian, 0.25% from other races, and 1.16% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.19% of the population.

There were 1,470 households, out of which 34.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.9% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families. 28.6% 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 2.47 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.9% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 16.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,852, and the median income for a family was $37,310. Males had a median income of $32,974 versus $22,581 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,275. About 8.8% of families and 13.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 21.6% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over.

Education

 * Georgetown Ridge Farm, High School located in Georgetown.
 * Mary Miller Junior High, located in Georgetown.
 * Pine Crest Elementary, located in Georgetown.
 * Notre Dame De La Salette Boys Academy, traditionalist Catholic boarding school administered by the Society of Saint Pius X.

Transportation
Danville Mass Transit provides bus service on Route 9 connecting Georgetown to downtown Danville and other destinations.

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Henning, Illinois

Henning is a village in South Ross Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States. It is part of the Danville, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 241 at the 2000 census.

History
When the Havana, Rantoul and Eastern Railroad (which became the Illinois Central Railroad) came through the area in 1879, John Putnam purchased 10 acre of land from the railroad and a town was later established there. The town's name was the maiden name of one of the residents. The train station there also functioned as a post office and general store. A grain elevator was constructed in 1891, but burned in 1894 and was not rebuilt. The town was incorporated in 1903; at that time, the first mayor, Charles Mason, decided to improve the streets which had been "paved" with gold.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Henning has a total area of 1.52 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 241 people, 95 households, and 62 families residing in the village. The population density was 158.1 PD/sqmi. There were 106 housing units at an average density of 69.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White.

There were 95 households, out of which 30.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.7% were married couples living together, 9.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.7% were non-families. 22.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.6% 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 3.08.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.2% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 30.7% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 8.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.6 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $40,250, and the median income for a family was $45,972. Males had a median income of $34,583 versus $17,167 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,974. About 2.8% of families and 4.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.8% of those under the age of eighteen and 7.1% of those 65 or over.

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Hoopeston, Illinois

Hoopeston is a city in Grant Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 4,915.

History
Hoopeston was laid out in 1871. It was named for Thomas Hoopes, one of the men who offered land for the crossing of two railroads: the Lafayette, Bloomington and Western Railroad and the Chicago, Danville and Vincennes Railroad. The two railroads separated the town into four sections. The latter railroad still exists and is now operated jointly by CSX Transportation and Union Pacific Railroad.

In 1890, Greer College was established in Hoopeston, funded by a gift of $40,000 and 500 acre of land from John Greer.

Business and manufacturing in Hoopeston have historically been related to agriculture. In 1875, S. S. McCall established the Illinois Canning Company to can locally grown vegetables, and this was so successful that in 1878 the Hoopeston Canning Company was established, which later became part of Stokely-Van Camp, Inc. In addition, Silgan Can (formerly American Can) had a factory which manufactured the tin cans themselves, and an FMC plant manufactured agricultural machinery. There was also an engine company there until at least 1915, the Hoopeston Gas Engine Company, which catered to agriculture and home use. Hoopeston was also the location of one of several prisoner of war camps housing German soldiers during World War II (see German Prisoner of War Camp, Hoopeston, Illinois); many POWs picked crops for the canneries.

In honor of its agricultural roots, including the growing of sweet corn, Hoopeston holds a Sweet Corn Festival each September, starting the Thursday before Labor Day and ending on Labor Day. In association with the festival, the Miss National Sweetheart is held during the same week. Runners-up from the Miss America state pageants are eligible to compete for the title of Miss National Sweetheart.

Hoopeston is now surrounded by many wind turbines that have been organized into computerized wind farms.

Geography
Hoopeston is located at the intersection of Illinois Route 1 and Illinois Route 9, about one mile from the north edge of Vermilion County. According to the 2010 census, Hoopeston has a total area of 3.69 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
Hoopeston is part of the Danville, Illinois, Metropolitan Statistical Area.

As of the census of 2010, there were 5,351 people residing in the city. The population density was 1,451.7 people per square mile. There were 2,529 housing units. The racial makeup of the city was 91.79% White, 0.82% African American, 0.28% Native American, 0.13% Asian, 5.60% from other races, and 1.37% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 8.38% of the population.

There were 2,369 households, out of which 30.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.5% were married couples living together, 11.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.7% were non-families. 31.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.04.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.8% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 20.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 99.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,947, and the median income for a family was $39,368. Males had a median income of $31,656 versus $20,474 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,055. About 12.3% of families and 13.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.6% of those under age 18 and 11.7% of those age 65 or over.

Primary and secondary education

 * Hoopeston Area High School
 * Hoopeston Area Middle School serves 8th, 7th, and 6th-grade students
 * John Greer Grade School (originally known as John Greer College) serves 5th, 4th and 3rd-grade students.
 * Maple Grade School serves kindergarten through 2nd-grade students.

Honeywell School, formerly serving 3rd and 4th-grade students, was closed at the end of the 2015–2016 school year due to funding cuts and declining enrollment.

The school teams are named the "Cornjerkers", a term describing farm workers who picked corn prior to the use of mechanized corn picker implements.

Hoopeston Area High School is the alma mater of former Ohio State University head men's basketball coach Thad Matta.

Library
Hoopeston is served by the Hoopeston Carnegie Public Library.

Miss National Sweetheart pageant
The Miss National Sweetheart beauty pageant was created in 1941. Its contestants are runners-up from the Miss America state pageants who have been invited to Hoopeston for the competition. The event, which has no official ties to the Miss America Organization, is sponsored by the Hoopeston Jaycees and is held on Labor Day weekend in conjunction with the town's annual Sweetcorn Festival. Most contestants were the first runners-up in their state pageants, but second and other runners-up are invited if the first runner-up chooses not to attend. The winner of the title receives a $1,200 scholarship and a pendant shaped like an ear of corn.

Winning this title does not guarantee that a contestant will win a Miss America state title, but since 1980, five Miss National Sweetheart winners have gone on to win both their state and the Miss America title. Since 1970 there have been nine Miss America titleholders who have competed in the National Sweetheart pageant.

In 2016, the Miss America organization officially disassociated itself with the Miss National Sweetheart Organization. Pursuant to their decision, Miss America state pageant contestants are prohibited from competing for Miss National Sweetheart.

Notable people

 * Mary Hartwell Catherwood, American author, longtime resident
 * Frankie Gustine, infielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Browns
 * Thad Matta, Butler University head men's basketball coach
 * Tom Merritt, Illinois state senator and businessman

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Indianola, Illinois

Indianola is a village in Carroll Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States. It is part of the Danville, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 207 at the 2000 census.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Indianola has a total area of 0.39 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 207 people, 79 households, and 57 families residing in the village. The population density was 535.8 PD/sqmi. There were 86 housing units at an average density of 222.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.55% White, 0.48% African American, 0.48% Asian, and 0.48% from two or more races.

There were 79 households, out of which 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.8% were married couples living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.8% were non-families. 21.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.5% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 28.0% from 45 to 64, and 7.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $42,125, and the median income for a family was $44,688. Males had a median income of $33,125 versus $17,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,284. About 6.2% of families and 6.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.3% of those under the age of eighteen and none of those 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Martin B. Bailey, Illinois lawyer and state legislator
 * William Parker McKee, president of Shimer College (1897-1930)
 * Ryan Drew Thomas, UFC Fighter

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Muncie, Illinois

Muncie is a village in Oakwood Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States. It is part of the Danville, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 155 at the 2000 census.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Muncie has a total area of 0.18 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 155 people, 69 households, and 42 families residing in the village. The population density was 859.5 PD/sqmi. There were 70 housing units at an average density of 388.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% White.

There were 69 households, out of which 23.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.7% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.1% were non-families. 27.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.81.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 19.4% under the age of 18, 11.6% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 24.5% from 45 to 64, and 16.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $36,964, and the median income for a family was $41,250. Males had a median income of $30,625 versus $20,625 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,822. About 9.3% of families and 8.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.4% of those under the age of eighteen and 15.4% of those 65 or over.

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Oakwood, Illinois

Oakwood is a village in Oakwood Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States. It is part of the Danville, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,595 at the 2010 census, and 1,507 in 2018.

Geography

According to the 2010 census, Oakwood has a total area of 0.93 sqmi, all land.

History
The area where Oakwood currently is built was historically inhabited by the Kickapoo and Potawatomi, both tribes of indigenous peoples. The Potawatomi camp was located on the south side of Oakwood, near the modern-day Lake Bluff trailer park. The indigenous peoples discovered the salts mines which would later become the start of the town’s economy. In the early 1800s, fur trappers arrived in the area and drove the Kickapoo peoples into Missouri.

On October 31, 1819 an army surveyor team arrived in the region. The team was composed of Captain Blackman, George Beckwith, Seymour Treat, Peter Allen, and Francis Whitcomb, and set up camp on the north side of Salt Fork Vermilion River on the modern-day southeast corner of Oakwood, where they set up a salt mine boiling off salty water from the ground. In 1824, John W. Vance would gain control of the mine and increase production; due to competition from other mines the mine eventually shut down and people moved out.

From the 1850s to the 1940s coal mining became a major source of jobs and industry in Vermilion County.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,502 people, 621 households, and 435 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,669.8 PD/sqmi. There were 639 housing units at an average density of 710.4 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.33% White, 0.13% African American, 0.20% Native American, 0.07% Asian, and 0.27% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.53% of the population.

There were 621 households, out of which 34.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.3% were married couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.8% were non-families. 25.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.5% under the age of 18, 8.3% from 18 to 24, 27.4% from 25 to 44, 24.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.5 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $41,477, and the median income for a family was $44,583. Males had a median income of $31,107 versus $23,320 for females. The per capita income for the village was $18,655. About 7.8% of families and 8.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.5% of those under age 18 and 10.1% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Margaret W. Campbell was buried in the family plot in an Oakwood Cemetery
 * Darrin Fletcher, catcher for several Major League Baseball teams.
 * Bobby Pierce, racing driver on several national tours
 * Angela Watson, actress (Step by Step)
 * Cameron Lee, offensive lineman for several National Football League teams

Schools

 * Oakwood Grade School
 * Mascot: "Stars"

 * Oakwood Junior High School
 * Mascot: "Knights"

 * Oakwood High School
 * Mascot:"Comets"
 * Song: "Cheer, Cheer, for old Oakwood's fame. Wake up the echoes cheering her name. Send the volley cheer on high. Shake down the thunder from the sky. What though the odds be great or small, old Oakwood High will win overall, while her loyal sons are marching onward to victory.  Repeat."

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Potomac, Illinois

Potomac is a village in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States. It is part of the Danville, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 750 at the 2010 census.

History
The town was originally named Marysville after the wives of the two founders, John Smith and Isaac Meneley, who started businesses here circa 1840. On May 13, 1871, a post office was established at the town and was named Potomac, most likely after the Potomac River. The town's name was later changed to conform to this.

The town was hit by a tornado in April 1953, injuring a dozen people.

Potomac prospered into the late 20th century, with a population peaking at 900 during the 1970 census, due in part to its location along US Route 136, one of the primary East-West highways crossing the state of Illinois. The opening of Interstate 74 reduced the amount of travel through Potomac, leading to a rapid decline in the number of service stations, restaurants and small businesses in the downtown area in the early 1970s. In the early 1990s a fire destroyed several downtown buildings on the north side of Route 136, dramatically altering the appearance of the community.

Potomac is known for its Artesian wells, and its local High School teams were known as the "Potomac Artesians" until area secondary school consolidation in the mid 90's. One of these wells spouted an eight-inch stream of water 32 feet into the air until the 1930s. Three wells presently operate in open areas, one located in the downtown area, another on the southeast edge of the community, and another in West Side Park, on the west edge of town area where Fourth of July celebrations were once held, locally referred to as "The Jubilee", in conjunction with an annual Horse Show.

Hugh M. Luckey (1873–1946), farmer and Illinois state legislator, was born near Potomac, on a farm.

Geography
Potomac is located approximately 18 miles northwest of the county seat of Danville. U.S. Route 136 passes east–west through town. The Middle Fork of the Vermilion River passes just south of the town.

According to the 2010 census, Potomac has a total area of 0.49 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 681 people, 252 households, and 191 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,408.5 PD/sqmi. There were 277 housing units at an average density of 572.9 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.21% White, 0.29% Native American, 0.29% Pacific Islander, 1.62% from other races, and 0.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.20% of the population.

There were 252 households, out of which 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.7% were married couples living together, 9.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 24.2% were non-families. 21.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.70 and the average family size was 3.11.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.8% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $40,221, and the median income for a family was $44,583. Males had a median income of $32,031 versus $21,417 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,197. About 4.8% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.2% of those under age 18 and 15.3% of those age 65 or over.

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Rankin, Illinois

Rankin is a village in Butler Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States. It is part of the Danville, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 561 at the 2010 census.

History
This town was named after W. A. Rankin, a wealthy landowner in the area. In 1872, there was a dispute between him and W. H. Pells (who was on the board of directors of the Lake Erie and Western Railroad) over the location of a railroad station. Ultimately, over the course of several years, Rankin won out over Pellsville, which was located a mile and a half to the west. There were railroad maintenance shops in Rankin until 1932 when they were moved to Frankfort, Indiana, and some of the residents of Rankin followed.

In 1972 the town celebrated its centennial, and a small commemorative volume was issued with brief articles on many of the town's families.

The Veterans Memorial
Located on the Main street in Rankin, it was built in 1996. Local people joined together and put in motion to build this memorial. Due credit goes to RTHS graduate Margaret "Maggie" Olson Diskin, who spearheaded this project.

Names of more than 700 men and women from the Rankin area who served the United States of America in war and peace are embedded on this monument, including the Civil War, Spanish–American War, WW I, WW II, Korean War, Lebanon Conflict, Vietnam War, Korean War, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Its website is "http://www.rankinveteransmemorial.com"

Geography
Rankin is located at 40.46389°N, -87.89611°W (40.463836, -87.896055).

According to the 2010 census, Rankin has a total area of 0.58 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 617 people, 247 households, and 162 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,078.3 PD/sqmi. There were 282 housing units at an average density of 492.8 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 93.52% White, 0.16% African American, 0.49% Native American, 0.49% Asian, 4.86% from other races, and 0.49% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.16% of the population.

There were 247 households, out of which 27.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.8% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.4% were non-families. 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.09.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.9% under the age of 18, 6.0% from 18 to 24, 27.1% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 18.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $29,063, and the median income for a family was $35,234. Males had a median income of $30,446 versus $22,188 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,005. About 9.2% of families and 13.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.5% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

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Ridge Farm, Illinois

Ridge Farm is a village in Elwood Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States. It is part of the Danville, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 940 at the 2020 census.

History
The town of Ridge Farm was named after Abraham Smith's Ridge Farm, located on a ridge of land running east to west through Elwood Township. The post office was established on May 17, 1841.

Geography

Ridge Farm is located at 39.89694°N, -87.6525°W (39.896836, -87.652588). According to the 2010 census, Ridge Farm has a total area of 3.06 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 912 people, 365 households, and 258 families residing in the village. The population density was 291.6 PD/sqmi. There were 388 housing units at an average density of 124.1 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.56% White, 0.11% Pacific Islander, and 0.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.44% of the population.

There were 365 households, out of which 31.0% 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 29.3% were non-families. 27.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.03.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.3% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 15.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $33,333, and the median income for a family was $43,661. Males had a median income of $35,114 versus $24,083 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,624. About 6.5% of families and 10.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 10.0% of those under age 18 and 11.5% of those age 65 or over.

Notable person

 * Bonner Fellers, U.S. Army officer who served during World War II as a military attaché and psychological warfare director.

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Rossville, Illinois

Rossville is a village in Ross Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 1,221. It is part of the Danville, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History
The location was originally named Liggett's Grove in honor of John Liggett who built a lodging house in 1829. Liggett's cabin was located on the Hubbard Trail, an early trading route established by Gurdon Hubbard from Chicago to Danville. In 1833, this became the first state highway (now Illinois Route 1) and in 1914 was made part of the Dixie Highway.

In 1838, Alvan Gilbert purchased the Liggett farm, and the following year became postmaster at the newly established post office. Rossville was incorporated as a village in August 1859. Rossville and Ross Township were named after Jacob Ross, a settler in the area.

In February 2004, a fire broke out in the downtown business district and destroyed several of the historic buildings and antique shops for which Rossville has been known.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Rossville has a total area of 1.4 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,317 people,532, and 341 families residing in the village. The population density was 905.1 PD/sqmi. There were 596 housing units at an average density of 443.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.78% White, 0.25% African American, 0.16% Native American, 0.08% Asian, 0.90% from other races, and 0.82% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.14% of the population.

There were 533 households, out of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.0% were non-families. 32.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.89.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 23.3% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $36,442, and the median income for a family was $43,882. Males had a median income of $32,083 versus $19,813 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,794. About 7.8% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.0% of those under age 18 and 8.8% of those age 65 or over.

Area attractions
Area attractions include the Rossville Historical Society Museum, the Rossville Railroad Depot Museum, Christman Park, and the Hubbard Trail Monument. South of Rossville are Historic Mann's Chapel (1857) and an original State Road Mile Marker from 1833.

The Rossville Community Organization is active in hosting community events. These include; Free A-Train week in September, Drivin' The Dixie Days in June, and Christmas in the Village on the first weekend in December.

Rossville has hosted an annual truck and tractor pull event nine years running. Held in Christman Park, there are typically three divisions for drivers to compete in including National Tractor Pull Association (NTPA), Illiana Pullers Association (IPA) and Local Classes. NTPA classes are Grant National Super Stock Tractors, Light Pro Stock Tractors, Super Farm Tractors and Grand National Light Unlimited Modified Tractors. IPA include Pro Farm Tractors, 2.6 Diesel Trucks, Farm Stock Tractors and N/A Tractors. The tractor pull draws crowds and helps raise funds for FFA scholarships.

Transportation
Rossville is located at the intersection of Illinois Route 1 and County Road 14, about 7 miles south of Hoopeston and about 15 miles north of the county seat of Danville. A railroad operated by CSX Transportation passes through the east side of town.

Notable people

 * Tom Merritt (1911-1991), Illinois state senator and politician, was born in Rossville.

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Sidell, Illinois

Sidell is a village in Sidell Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States. It is part of the Danville, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 617 at the 2010 census.

History
Both the town and the township of Sidell were named after John Sidell, who came to the area from Ohio in 1861 and purchased 3000 acre on the banks of the Little Vermilion River. In 1888, the town had three main industries aside from farming: tiles, bricks and ice.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Sidell has a total area of 0.93 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
At the 2000 census, there were 626 people, 237 households and 182 families residing in the village. The population density was 674.7 PD/sqmi. There were 250 housing units at an average density of 269.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.68% White, 0.16% African American and 0.16% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.64% of the population.

There were 237 households, of which 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.0% were married couples living together, 7.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.2% were non-families. 19.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.64 and the average family size was 3.00.

28.8% of the population were under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.9 males.

The median household income was $31,923 and the median family income was $39,792. Males had a median income of $30,192 compared $19,792 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,061. About 7.7% of families and 9.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.7% of those under age 18 and 10.1% of those age 65 or over.

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Tilton, Illinois

Tilton is a village in Danville Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States. It is part of the Danville, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 2,976 at the 2000 census, down to 2,724 in 2010 and down to 2,660 in 2020.

It is named after Charles Tilton, a friend of Abraham Lincoln, who worked for the railroads. Lincoln reputedly had Thanksgiving dinner at Tilton's house in the village in the 1850s.

Geography
Tilton is located at 40.09667°N, -87.64194°W (40.096586, -87.642071).

According to the 2010 census, Tilton has a total area of 3.243 sqmi, of which 3.21 sqmi (or 98.98%) is land and 0.033 sqmi (or 1.02%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,976 people, 1,322 households, and 823 families residing in the village. The population density was 960.5 people per square mile (370.7/km2). There were 1,412 housing units at an average density of 455.7 per square mile (175.9/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 98.29% White, 0.17% African American, 0.10% Native American, 0.07% Asian, 0.34% from other races, and 1.04% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.08% of the population.

There were 1,322 households out of which 23.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.4% were married couples living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.7% were non-families. 32.7% of all households were made up of individuals and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the village, the population was spread out with 22.0% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 25.0% from 25 to 44, 26.9% from 45 to 64, and 18.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $31,810, and the median income for a family was $37,727. Males had a median income of $35,455 versus $20,988 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,276. About 6.2% of families and 8.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.7% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation
Danville Mass Transit provides bus service on Routes 9 and 13 connecting Tilton to downtown Danville and other destinations.

Notable people

 * Bert Graham: infielder with the St Louis Browns
 * Russ Meers: pitcher for the Chicago Cubs
 * Joseph Kirkland: journalist and novelist

Mayors

 * 1949-1957 - Carl Gruber
 * 1957-1963 - Donald Fitzsimmons
 * 1963-1964 - William West
 * 1964-1973 - Elmer Nabors
 * 1973-1993 - Herschel Jones
 * 1993-2001 - Conrad "Dutch" Wantland
 * 2001-2023 - David Phillips
 * 2023-Now - William "Billy" Wear Jr.

Police Chiefs

 * 1970-2001: Charles Wolfe (Retired)

 * 2001-2009: Michael Schull Sr. (Retired)

 * 2009-2017: Steven Cornett (Retired)

 * 2017-2022: David Cornett
 * 2022-present: Phillip Bernardi

Police

 * Phillip Bernardi- Chief
 * Ryan Schull - Captain
 * Josh Brown - Officer
 * Sam Bernardi - Officer
 * Thomas Wimmer - Officer
 * Amy Kobus - Officer - School Resource Officer
 * Lane Weston - Officer
 * Scott Larsen - Officer
 * Kevin Goetzelman - Officer

Public works

 * T.J. George - Director
 * Nena George
 * Doug Moss

Office Staff

 * Lori Fields - Clerk
 * Tiffany Jones - City Administrator
 * Cassidy Warrick- Treasurer

Fire Department

 * Fire Chief-Dan Pentecost
 * Butch Fields - Asst. Fire Chief/EMS Chief
 * Andy Dunavan- Deputy Chief
 * Doug Moss- Captain
 * Jack Clifton-Captain
 * Brian Dunavan- Captain
 * Brian Schull- Lieutenant
 * Greg Sims- Lieutenant
 * Justin Moore- Lieutenant

EMS

 * Bays	Brandon	EMR

 * Crawford	Jamee	EMR/EMT-B Student

 * Dunavan	Sarah	EMT-P/Administrative Services

 * Dunavan	James(Andy)	EMT-P

 * Dunavan	Brain	EMT-B

 * Fields	William(Butch)	EMT-P/Coordinator

 * Fields	Lori	EMT-B /Administrative Services

 * Harrier	Cameron	EMR/EMT-B Student

 * Haskins	Amy	EMR

 * Heiser	Dustin	EMT-B

 * Hendricks	Brandy	EMT-B

 * Mitchell	Scott	EMR

 * Mitchell	Anna	EMT-B

 * Pentecost	Dan	EMT-B

 * Schull	Brian	EMT-P

 * Schull	Ryan	EMT-B

 * Warrick	Cameron	EMR

 * Weddle	Karyn	EMT-B

 * Weddle	Zach	EMT-B

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Westville, Illinois

Westville is a village in Georgetown Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States. It is part of the Danville, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 3,202 at the 2010 census, and 2,990 in 2018.

History
The town was laid out in May 1873 by William P. and Elizabeth A. West, although it started out as a station on the Danville and Southwestern Railroad, and there had been settlements in this area prior to the platting. The first known settler was Moses Scott, who purchased land and built a structure in 1827. The post office was established on January 12, 1874. Telephone lines were first installed in 1900, and electricity arrived in 1901.

During its early days, Westville had many immigrants who lived separately in their own neighborhoods that evoked the tastes, smells, and sounds of different cultures in each neighborhood; the town was known as a "Little Chicago" as it mirrored the different cultures there. Today, many people still carry on the Eastern European names of their ancestors, though it has become more integrated.

Westville played the first regular season night high school football game, that counted towards the season record, under permanent lights, in the United States in 1928. It has been much debated that it was in 1892 in Mansfield, Ohio, but that was not two high schools playing each other and the lights were not permanent. The first night game in Illinois was played in Elgin on October 28, 1898, but again, it was under temporary lighting. Friday Night High School Football, as we know it today, started in Westville, Illinois in 1928.

In 2007, "Remember Westville" was published by author James E. Bryant. The critically acclaimed book chronicled in detail the 1976 Westville Tigers basketball team and their season, as well as a brief history of the village of Westville. Westville finished the season 27-3, garnering a spot in the Illinois High School Association's Sweet Sixteen state tournament. The Tigers lost 67-65 in the final seconds to the eventual state champion, Mt. Pulaski in the Decatur Super Sectional at Milliken University.

Westville is known for its Labor Day celebration. The village celebrates with an annual parade showcasing local businesses, schools, and officials. St. Mary's church also partakes in Labor Day with an International Food Festival and a raffle drawing.

Geography
Westville is located on Illinois Route 1 / U.S. Route 150, about seven miles south of Interstate 74 and the county seat of Danville.

According to the 2010 census, Westville has a total area of 1.68 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 3,175 people, 1,420 households, and 903 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,990.6 PD/sqmi. There were 1,537 housing units at an average density of 963.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.86% White, 0.41% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.03% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.38% from other races, and 1.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.76% of the population.

There were 1,420 households, out of which 27.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.4% were non-families. 33.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.81.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 22.5% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 24.4% from 45 to 64, and 19.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 89.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $34,654, and the median income for a family was $47,083. Males had a median income of $31,694 versus $21,433 for females. The per capita income for the village was $17,538. About 4.7% of families and 7.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 7.2% of those under age 18 and 5.9% of those age 65 or over.

Schools
Westville is served by the Westville Community Unit School District #2 which includes Judith Giacoma Elementary, Westville Junior High School, and Westville High School. Until 2010, Westville was home to the private, Catholic Preschool-8th Grade institution, Saint Mary's Parish Grade School, but the school has been permanently closed.

Transportation
Danville Mass Transit provides bus service on Route 9 connecting Westville to downtown Danville and other destinations.

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Allendale, Illinois

Allendale is a village in Wabash Precinct, Wabash County, Illinois. The population was 475 at the 2010 census.

History
Allendale was founded in 1869, taking its name from Colonel C. M. Allen, a railroad official.

1989 tornado
On January 7, 1989, an F4 tornado leveled a good portion of the town of Allendale and injured 55 of its residents. The tornado directly impacted Allendale's school, destroying the grade school portion, built in the 1960s. The high school portion, built in the late 1920s, withstood the storm with minimal damage, despite being condemned two years earlier due to lobbying by Mt. Carmel's District 348 in an attempt to usurp District 17. Relief funds paid to build a brand new school to be used by the elementary and middle school students of District 17. Their moto was "NEVER BACK DOWN, NEVER GIVE UP."

Geography
Allendale is located 4 mi northeast of Patton and 1.75 mi east-northeast of Adams Corner.

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

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 528 people, 192 households, and 142 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,755.5 PD/sqmi. There were 205 housing units at an average density of 681.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.92% White, 0.76% African American, 0.95% from other races, and 0.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.14% of the population.

There were 192 households, out of which 35.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.9% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.0% were non-families. 25.5% 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 2.65 and the average family size was 3.20.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 28.4% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 25.8% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $31,705, and the median income for a family was $38,472. Males had a median income of $30,000 versus $16,719 for females. The per capita income for the village was $12,117. About 12.1% of families and 16.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.4% of those under age 18 and 1.9% of those age 65 or over.

Education
It is in Allendale Community Consolidated School District 17, which has grades Pre-Kindergarten through 8. Students are sent onward to Mount Carmel High School, of the Wabash CUSD 348.

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Bellmont, Illinois

Bellmont is a village in Bellmont Precinct, Wabash County, Illinois, United States. The population was 297 at the 2000 census.

History
Bellmont is named for Judge Robert S. Bell (1828–1906), who served as a county judge for Wabash during the 1870s.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Bellmont has a total area of 0.32 sqmi, all land. The village is connected to nearby Albion and Mount Carmel by Illinois Route 15.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 297 people, 123 households, and 84 families residing in the village. The population density was 813.9 PD/sqmi. There were 140 housing units at an average density of 383.7 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.98% White, 0.34% African American, 0.34% Asian, and 1.35% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.67% of the population.

There were 123 households, out of which 36.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.3% were married couples living together, 10.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families. 30.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.9% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 30.6% from 25 to 44, 19.9% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 106.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.5 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $30,000, and the median income for a family was $33,906. Males had a median income of $25,417 versus $17,000 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,263. About 15.1% of families and 11.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.9% of those under the age of eighteen and 17.1% of those 65 or over.

title: Bellmont, Illinois


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Keensburg, Illinois

Keensburg is a village in Coffee Precinct, Wabash County, Illinois. The population was 192 at the 2010 census.

History
Keensburg was founded in the mid-1870s, and named for the Keen family.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Keensburg has a total area of 0.26 sqmi, all land. Keensburg is connected to the nearby towns of Mount Carmel and Grayville by Illinois Route 1. The village lies just west of the Wabash River and Beall Woods State Park.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 252 people, 102 households, and 73 families residing in the village. The population density was 978.6 PD/sqmi. There were 111 housing units at an average density of 431.0 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.21% White, and 0.79% from two or more races.

There were 102 households, out of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.7% were married couples living together, 6.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.5% were non-families. 21.6% 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 2.47 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 21.4% under the age of 18, 9.5% from 18 to 24, 31.3% from 25 to 44, 27.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 104.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $30,375, and the median income for a family was $36,500. Males had a median income of $27,500 versus $18,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $14,889. About 4.2% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under the age of eighteen or sixty five or over.

title: Keensburg, Illinois


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Mount Carmel, Illinois

For other uses, see Mount Carmel (disambiguation)

Mount Carmel is a city in and the county seat of Wabash County, Illinois, United States. At the time of the 2010 census, the population was 7,284, and it is the largest city in the county. The next largest town in Wabash County is Allendale, population 475.

Located at the confluence of the Wabash, Patoka, and White rivers, Mount Carmel borders both Gibson and Knox counties of Indiana. A small community known informally as East Mount Carmel sits near the mouth of the Patoka River on the opposite (Gibson County) side of the Wabash River from Mount Carmel. Mount Carmel is 5 mi northeast of the Forest of the Wabash, a National Natural Landmark within Beall Woods State Park and about a mile north-northeast of one of its main employers, the Gibson Generating Station. Mount Carmel is also the home of Wabash Valley College, part of the Community College System of Eastern Illinois. Some know Mt. Carmel as Mountain Carmel.

Tornado
On June 4, 1877, a tornado of F4 intensity touched down just west of Mount Carmel and moved east-northeast, devastating the town. The storm's line of destruction wreaked havoc on a large part of the territory between Third and Fifth streets. The velocity of the wind was estimated at 150 miles per hour for a duration of almost two minutes.

As described in a local newspaper at the time: "During its prevalence the air was filled with flying roofs, windows, doors, lumber, rails, clothing, etc. Much of the debris was carried more than a mile away. Thirteen persons were killed outright, and many others will undoubtedly die of their injuries. There are also several others reported missing who are probably buried in the ruins. It being a rainy day, many farmers who could not work at home were in town. The county court was also in session, which caused many people to be in the city.

Men, women and children were blown a distance of 400 feet, as if they were feathers. The better part of the town Is destroyed. Some seventy families were rendered houseless and much distress is anticipated."

Final estimates of the damage indicate that 20 businesses and 100 homes were damaged or destroyed. At least 16 people, and as many as 30, were killed, with 100 injured.

Grand Rapids Hotel and Resort
In the 1920s, there was a hotel in Wabash County near the Grand Rapids Dam and Hanging Rock on the Wabash River. The hotel was called the Grand Rapids Hotel and was owned by Frederick Hinde Zimmerman. During the hotel's nine-year existence, it catered to individuals from all over the United States.

Geography
Mount Carmel is located on the Wabash River, which demarcates the Indiana border. According to the 2010 census, the city has a total area of 5.00 sqmi, of which 4.86 sqmi (or 97.20%) is land and 0.14 sqmi (or 2.80%) is water.

The city was featured in Ripley's Believe It or Not! for its once multicolored bridge over the Wabash River, painted white and black on the Illinois and Indiana sides of the state line, respectively. The old twelve span Parker truss bridge, later repainted entirely green, formerly connected Princeton, Indiana to Mount Carmel via Indiana State Road 64 and Illinois Route 15. Illinois Route 1 and Illinois Route 15 meet just a few blocks from the bridge. One rail bridge runs parallel to the IN-64/IL-15 bridge, and another sits just a few miles south, near the southernmost edge of the city. The plans to build a new bridge become reality in 2008. After three years of construction the new much wider span opens in January 2011. The new bridge is a milestone as Indiana continues its quest to expand Indiana 64 to a four-lane highway as part of the Major Moves Project. As of February 20, 2011 the new concrete and steel beam bridge is fully carrying traffic. The old bridge has been removed, with the river spans being imploded.

Earthquake
Mount Carmel is within the Wabash Valley Seismic Zone. On April 18, 2008, at 09:36:56 UTC (04:36:56 Central) an earthquake of 5.2 magnitude was centered near the city, and just hours later an aftershock of 4.6 magnitude shook Mt. Carmel and its residences. It was felt widespread across southern Illinois and eastern portions of Missouri including St. Louis, 123 mi away. Aftershocks continued into July.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 7,982 people, 3,302 households, and 2,146 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,728.7 PD/sqmi. There were 3,653 housing units at an average density of 791.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 97.69% White, 0.48% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.51% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.29% from other races, and 0.76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.86% of the population.

There were 3,302 households, out of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.2% were married couples living together, 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.0% were non-families. 30.6% 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 2.37 and the average family size was 2.95.

In the city the population was spread out, with 23.6% under the age of 18, 9.8% from 18 to 24, 25.7% from 25 to 44, 21.8% from 45 to 64, and 19.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 90.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.4 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,715, and the median income for a family was $39,882. Males had a median income of $30,815 versus $17,129 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,391. Median house value was $51,200. About 10.2% of families and 15.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.5% of those under age 18 and 9.3% of those age 65 or over.

Education
Mount Carmel is home to Wabash Valley College, part of the Illinois Eastern Community Colleges (IECC). The college has 1375 students, and has an active international student program. The small town atmosphere provides a laid back, comfortable setting in which international students may study English as a second language (ESL). As part of the IECC, residents benefit from a reciprocal agreement where some of the out-of-state fees to attend the University of Southern Indiana are waived, in exchange for similar tuition discounts for Indiana students in IECC schools. Their men's basketball team, the Warriors, won the NJCAA Division I championships in 2001.

Mount Carmel's K-12 school district is Wabash Community Unit School District 348. It has two elementary schools, divided by grade (Mount Carmel Elementary School and Mount Carmel Grade School), Mount Carmel Junior High School, and Mount Carmel High School, the only high school in the county. The high school's football team, The Golden Aces, won the class 3A state championships in 1981, and the team made it to the playoffs 21 years in a row. They play at home in Riverview Stadium, commonly known as "The Snake Pit". The stadium is notable for having been built into the side of a large hill.

Employment and environment
The town had an unemployment rate of 5.4%, as of Dec 2014. The situation has substantially improved since 1992, when the unemployment rate peaked as high as 15.1% with the loss of industrial jobs.

Duke Energy's Gibson Generating Station is the nearest employer of substantial size. The Gibson County, Indiana power plant is located less than a mile away from Mount Carmel, directly across the river. It is the third-largest coal power plant in the world, and the ninth largest power plant in the United States.

Additional nearby employers include Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana, which produces the Sequoia, Sienna, Highlander, and Highlander Hybrid lines. Many of TMMI's Suppliers and subsidiaries are also located in and around Princeton, Indiana, 12 miles away. Other employers include Champion Laboratories plant in Albion, Illinois that produces air and fuel filters and an ATS (now TBIL) plant in Lawrenceville, which also supplies TMMI. Local employers include several oil and gas firms, exploiting the Southern Indiana Oil Basin, which extends into Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky. It once had reserves of more than 4000000000 oilbbl of crude oil.

On April 5, 2007, Foundation Coal Holdings, Inc., of Linthicum Heights, Maryland, announced plans to close the Wabash Mine in nearby Keensburg, Illinois, meaning a loss of nearly 230 jobs in Wabash County. Mount Carmel lost 270 jobs in 2003 due to the closing of a Snap-on Tools factory, which had operated since 1937.

Notable people

 * Brace Beemer, voice of The Lone Ranger radio program
 * John Clancy, American playwright and author, owner of Mount Carmel business Little Egypt Arts Center
 * Charles H. Constable, judge; Illinois state senator; friend of Abraham Lincoln; lived in Mount Carmel
 * Archie Dees, forward / center with the Indiana program, four NBA teams and one ABL; attended Mount Carmel High School
 * Orlando B. Ficklin, state congressman (1851–1853)
 * George W. Fithian, state congressman (1889–1895)
 * Glenn Goodart, manager of Grand Rapids Hotel, finance commissioner, and county treasurer
 * Edward B. Green, attorney, resided in Mt. Carmel before and after serving as the first Chief Justice of the Oklahoma Territory Supreme Court (1890-1893)
 * Juanita Havill, children's author known for Jamaica Books
 * Charles T. Hinde, riverboat captain, businessman, original investor of Hotel del Coronado
 * Edmund C. Hinde, gold miner during California Gold Rush
 * Harry Hinde, businessman, inventor, and Missouri state representative; born in Mount Carmel
 * Thomas S. Hinde, real estate tycoon, Methodist minister, founder of Mount Carmel
 * Lauren Kieffer, world-ranked equestrian
 * Silas Z. Landes, U.S. Representative (1885–1889)
 * Sydney Leathers, adult film actress, best known for the Anthony Weiner scandal
 * Don Liddle, pitcher for New York Giants (1952–1954); 1954 World Series champion
 * Gil Mains, defensive tackle for NFL's Detroit Lions (1953–1961)
 * Mark Medoff, playwright, screenwriter, film and theater director, actor, and professor
 * William M'Intosh, fur trader and real estate entrepreneur; defendant in Supreme Court Case of Johnson v. McIntosh
 * Kenneth Nance, lawyer, lobbyist, Oklahoma legislator
 * Captain Bellenden Seymour Hutcheson, recipient of Canada's Victoria Cross
 * O. L. Rapson, first manager of Grand Rapids Hotel
 * Robert Ridgway, author and ornithologist
 * Samuel Williams, judge and politician (1851–1913)
 * Frederick Hinde Zimmerman, established Grand Rapids Hotel
 * Jacob Zimmerman, legislator, newspaper editor and owner
 * Peter Jacob Hinde Zimmerman, son of Frederick Zimmerman, owner of Grand Rapids Hotel

title: Mount Carmel, Illinois


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Kirkwood, Illinois

Kirkwood is a village in Warren County, Illinois, United States. The population was 714 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Galesburg Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History
The land was set aside as a Military Tract of 1812. In 1859, the first town center was given the name of Lyndon. On August 5, 1865, it was incorporated as Young America. Finally, in May 1874 the town name was changed to Kirkwood in honor of the former governor of Iowa, Samuel J. Kirkwood.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Kirkwood has a total area of 0.92 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 794 people, 307 households, and 237 families residing in the village. The population density was 873.7 PD/sqmi. There were 322 housing units at an average density of 354.3 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.61% White, 0.25% Asian, and 1.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.26% of the population.

There were 307 households, out of which 31.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.5% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.8% were non-families. 20.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 2.94.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 24.6% under the age of 18, 7.9% from 18 to 24, 28.0% from 25 to 44, 25.8% from 45 to 64, and 13.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.1 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $34,167, and the median income for a family was $35,357. Males had a median income of $26,848 versus $15,804 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,040. About 3.2% of families and 3.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including none of those under age 18 and 4.8% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation
While there is no fixed-route transit service in Kirkwood, intercity bus service is provided by Burlington Trailways in nearby Monmouth.

Notable people

 * Louis A. Kaiser, distinguished U.S. Navy captain.
 * Worth Ryder, artist, curator, and art professor.
 * Richard Speck, mass murderer.

title: Kirkwood, Illinois


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Little York, Illinois

Little York is a village in Warren County, Illinois, United States. The population was 269 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Galesburg Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Little York has a total area of 0.26 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 269 people, 109 households, and 74 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,043.3 PD/sqmi. There were 114 housing units at an average density of 442.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.63% White and 0.37% Native American. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.49% of the population.

There were 109 households, out of which 33.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.2% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.2% were non-families. 29.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 26.4% under the age of 18, 8.2% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 102.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $29,688, and the median income for a family was $39,375. Males had a median income of $32,188 versus $21,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $15,121. About 12.5% of families and 14.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.1% of those under the age of eighteen and 26.1% of those 65 or over.

Transportation
While there is no fixed-route transit service in Little York, intercity bus service is provided by Burlington Trailways in nearby Monmouth.

title: Little York, Illinois


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Monmouth, Illinois

Monmouth is a city in and the county seat of Warren County, Illinois, United States. The population was 8,902 at the 2020 census, down from 9,444 in 2010. It is the home of Monmouth College and contains Monmouth Park, Harmon Park, North Park, Warfield Park, West Park, South Park, Garwood Park, Buster White Park and the Citizens Lake & Campground. It is the host of the Prime Beef festival, held annually the week after Labor Day. The festival is kicked off with one of the largest parades in Western Illinois. Monmouth is also known regionally as the "Maple City". It is part of the Galesburg Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History
The town established in 1831 was originally going to be called Kosciusko (the name was drawn out of a hat), but the founders of the town feared that it would be difficult to spell and pronounce. The name 'Monmouth' was put forward by a resident who had lived in Monmouth County, New Jersey.

In 1841, Latter Day Saint movement founder Joseph Smith appeared before Judge Stephen A. Douglas in an extradition hearing held at Monmouth's Warren County courthouse. The hearing, which was to determine whether Smith should be returned to Missouri to face murder charges, resulted in freedom for the defendant, as it was determined that his arrest had been invalid. Attorney Orville Browning, who would assume Douglas's Senate seat following his death, represented Smith.

Gunfighter and law man Wyatt Earp was born in Monmouth. Controversial Civil War general Eleazer A. Paine practiced law there for many years. Abner C. Harding, Civil War General and Republican Congressman, lived in Monmouth and is buried in Monmouth Cemetery. Ronald Reagan lived in Monmouth for a while as a child when his father worked as a shoe salesman at the Colwell Department Store. Mass murderer Richard Speck lived in Monmouth briefly as a child, and again in the spring of 1966.

Monmouth College, a private liberal arts college affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), was founded in Monmouth in 1853 by Cedar Creek & South Henderson Presbyterian Churches. With James Cochran Porter & Robert Ross founding in 1852 Monmouth Academy. The Rev. David Alexander Wallace served as the first President 1856–1878. It is the second-largest employer in the city. Pi Beta Phi, the first national secret college society of women to be modeled after the Greek-letter fraternities of men, was founded on its campus in 1867. Just three years later in 1870, Kappa Kappa Gamma, international fraternity for women, was founded on its campus.

Monmouth was home to minor league baseball from 1890 to 1913. The Monmouth Browns and Monmouth Maple Cities (1890) played as members of the Central Association (1910–1913), Illinois-Missouri League (1908–1909), Central Interstate League (1889) and Illinois-Iowa League (1890). Monmouth teams played at 11th Street Park.

Monmouth was once home to one of the most unusually named high school sports organizations, the Zippers. Originally known as The Maroons, the Zipper nickname came about in the late 1930s when the school had a fast basketball team that would "Zip" up and down the court. Earl Bennett, a sportswriter nicknamed them "The Zippers" and the name stuck. The school went with the "Zipper" nickname until the 2004–2005 school year when Monmouth consolidated with Roseville and the new Monmouth–Roseville High School adopted the nickname "The Titans". The class of 2005 was the last class named the Zippers. The Class of 2006 was the first class named the Titans.

Monmouth was the home of Western Stoneware, known for its "Maple Leaf" imprint and for producing "Sleepy Eye" collectible ceramics, which are recognizable by the blue-on-white bas-relief Indian profile. Western Stoneware closed in June 2006. Three former employees of Western Stoneware now operate the facility under the name "WS", Incorporated and have leased the building and logo from the city of Monmouth.

Geography
Monmouth is located in Western Illinois where US Route 34, US Route 67, Illinois Route 164, and now the new Chicago to Kansas City Expressway (Illinois Route 110) intersect.

According to the 2010 census, Monmouth has a total area of 4.231 sqmi, of which 4.21 sqmi (or 99.5%) is land and 0.021 sqmi (or 0.5%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 9,841 people, 3,688 households, and 2,323 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,442.3 PD/sqmi. There were 3,986 housing units at an average density of 989.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 92.72% White, 2.80% African American, 0.23% Native American, 0.47% Asian, 0.19% Pacific Islander, 1.91% from other races, and 1.67% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.35% of the population.

There were 3,688 households, out of which 29.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.7% were married couples living together, 11.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.0% were non-families. 32.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.9% 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 2.99.

In the city the population was spread out, with 23.0% under the age of 18, 17.1% from 18 to 24, 24.1% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 88.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.3 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $33,641, and the median income for a family was $41,004. Males had a median income of $30,006 versus $20,144 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,839. About 8.0% of families and 11.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.5% of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation
Burlington Trailways provides intercity bus service to the city on a route between Indianapolis and Denver.

Radio

 * WMOI-FM (97.7) (RDS)Format: Adult Contemporary
 * WRAM-AM(1330)/FM (94.1) Format: News/Talk/Ag Classic Country Music
 * WPFS (105.9) "Proud Fighting Scots Radio" Format: Monmouth College Radio
 * WKAY-FM (105.3) "Today's Refreshing Light Rock"
 * WAAG-FM (94.9) "The Country Station"
 * WLSR-FM (92.7) "Pure Rock The Laser"
 * WGIL-AM (1400/93.7 FM) "News, Talk, Sports"

Newspaper

 * Daily Review Atlas
 * Penny Saver

Museums and Galleries

 * The Warren County History Museum
 * The Buchanan Center for the Arts
 * Holt House (Pi Beta Phi founding house museum)
 * Stewart House (Kappa Kappa Gamma founding house museum)

Notable people

 * John Clayton Allen – U.S. Congressman from Illinois from 1925 to 1933
 * Ken Blackman – Former NFL football player for the Cincinnati Bengals & Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Grew up in Monmouth.
 * Clarence F. Buck – Illinois state senator, farmer, postmaster, and newspaper editor
 * Montgomery Case – bridge builder
 * Ellen Irene Diggs – American anthropologist and author of African-American history. Born and raised in Monmouth
 * Charles Dryden – early 20th Century sportswriter
 * Jug Earp – NFL football player from 1921 to 1932
 * Wyatt Earp – legendary lawman of the American West; born in Monmouth
 * Loie Fuller – pioneer of modern dance
 * Gladys Gale – singer and actress
 * Ralph Greenleaf – nineteen time world pocket billiards (Straight Pool) champion (1919–1938) in Hall of Fame
 * Regis Groff – second African-American elected to the Colorado Senate, lived in Monmouth as a child
 * J. P. Machado – former NFL football player for the New York Jets
 * Mike Miller (basketball, born 1964) – basketball coach
 * Loren E. Murphy – Chief Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court and mayor of Monmouth
 * Eleazer A. Paine – Civil War general, lived in Monmouth
 * Ronald Reagan – 40th President of the United States, lived in Monmouth as a child
 * James Montgomery Rice – Illinois Congressman, helped establish United States National Guard
 * James H. Rupp – Illinois state senator, Mayor of Monmouth, and businessman
 * Richard Speck – mass murderer, briefly lived in Monmouth
 * Lawrence H. Stice – Illinois state representative and businessman, lived in Monmouth
 * John Twomey – manualist
 * J. Mayo Williams – pro football player, music producer in Blues Hall of Fame; grew up in Monmouth

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Roseville, Illinois

Roseville is a village in Warren County, Illinois, United States. The population was 892 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Galesburg Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Roseville has a total area of 0.81 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,083 people, 438 households, and 296 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,333.3 PD/sqmi. There were 478 housing units at an average density of 588.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 99.45% White, 0.18% African American, 0.18% Native American, 0.09% Asian, and 0.09% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.46% of the population.

There were 438 households, out of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.8% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.2% were non-families. 29.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.83.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 21.6% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 22.0% from 25 to 44, 22.4% from 45 to 64, and 27.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44 years. For every 100 females, there were 80.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 74.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $32,031, and the median income for a family was $37,125. Males had a median income of $30,625 versus $18,594 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,225. About 9.1% of families and 10.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.0% of those under age 18 and 6.0% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Larry Burright, first baseman with the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers
 * Emma Smith DeVoe, suffragist; born in Roseville
 * Hi West, pitcher for the Cleveland Naps; born in Roseville

title: Roseville, Illinois


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Addieville, Illinois

Addieville is a village in Washington County, Illinois, United States. The population at the time of the 2010 census was 252.

History
A post office has been in operation at Addieville since 1870. The village was named for Adele Morrison, the wife of a town promoter. The current mayor is Douglas J. Boecklen

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Addieville has a total area of 1.05 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 267 people, 107 households, and 78 families residing in the village. The population density was 253.6 PD/sqmi. There were 115 housing units at an average density of 109.2 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 98.50% White, 0.75% Native American, and 0.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.37% of the population.

There were 107 households, out of which 34.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.0% were married couples living together, 5.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.2% were non-families. 24.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.92.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.5% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 35.6% from 25 to 44, 18.4% from 45 to 64, and 13.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females, there were 103.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.0 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $46,667, and the median income for a family was $51,875. Males had a median income of $35,625 versus $20,000 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,415. About 1.4% of families and 2.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.1% of those under the age of eighteen and 6.1% of those sixty-five or over.

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Ashley, Illinois

Ashley is a city in Washington County, Illinois, United States. The population was 536 at the 2010 census.

The village was named after Colonel L. W. Ashley, a railroad division engineer.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Ashley has a total area of 1.122 sqmi, of which 1.1 sqmi (or 98.04%) is land and 0.022 sqmi (or 1.96%) is water.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 613 people, 245 households, and 160 families residing in the city. The population density was 553.6 PD/sqmi. There were 274 housing units at an average density of 247.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the city was 98.21% White, 0.16% African American, 0.82% Native American, 0.49% from other races, and 0.33% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.65% of the population.

There were 245 households, out of which 34.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.2% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.3% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 3.12.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 27.6% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 94.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.7 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $31,429, and the median income for a family was $41,000. Males had a median income of $32,404 versus $21,667 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,694. About 10.0% of families and 17.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 22.9% of those under age 18 and 16.2% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

 * Laird Doyle, Hollywood screenwriter
 * Red Smith, Major League Baseball infielder

title: Ashley, Illinois


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Du Bois, Illinois

Du Bois is a village in Washington County, Illinois, United States. The population was 205 at the 2010 census and as of 2018, the population had declined to an estimated 150.

History
Du Bois was originally named Coloma. In 1869, the village was renamed for Jesse K. Du Bois, state auditor of public accounts, 1856-1864. An early variant name was "Bois".

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

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 222 people, 96 households, and 54 families residing in the village. The population density was 207.8 PD/sqmi. There were 116 housing units at an average density of 108.6 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 97.30% White, 0.45% Native American, 0.45% from other races, and 1.80% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.25% of the population.

There were 96 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.7% were married couples living together, 8.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.8% were non-families. 38.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 22.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 30.2% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 31.1% from 25 to 44, 17.6% from 45 to 64, and 14.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females, there were 115.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.8 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $30,417, and the median income for a family was $32,500. Males had a median income of $28,750 versus $16,250 for females. The per capita income for the village was $12,367. About 17.3% of families and 15.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.7% of those under the age of eighteen and 27.8% of those 65 or over.

title: Du Bois, Illinois


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Hoyleton, Illinois

Hoyleton is a village in Washington County, Illinois, United States. The population was 531 at the 2010 census. It is the hometown of former Montréal Expos and San Francisco Giants left-handed pitcher Kirk Rueter.

Geography
According to the 2010 census, Hoyleton has a total area of 0.75 sqmi, all land.

Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 520 people, 186 households, and 130 families residing in the village. The population density was 692.9 PD/sqmi. There were 200 housing units at an average density of 266.5 /sqmi. The racial makeup of the village was 94.81% White, 3.85% African American, 0.38% Asian, and 0.96% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.38% of the population.

There were 186 households, out of which 32.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.1% were married couples living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.6% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 27.9% under the age of 18, 9.2% from 18 to 24, 25.4% from 25 to 44, 19.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.4 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $43,250, and the median income for a family was $50,357. Males had a median income of $35,000 versus $18,558 for females. The per capita income for the village was $16,543. About 2.5% of families and 6.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.6% of those under age 18 and 4.3% of those age 65 or over.

title: Hoyleton, Illinois