Abingdon, Illinois facts for kids
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Abingdon, Illinois
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| Etymology: Abingdon, Maryland, birthplace of a founder. | |
Location of Abingdon in Knox County, Illinois
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 Abingdon, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Abingdon, Illinois
Location in the United States
Abingdon, Illinois
Location in North America
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Knox |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 1.43 sq mi (3.69 km2) |
| • Land | 1.43 sq mi (3.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,951 |
| • Density | 2,070.88/sq mi (799.77/km2) |
| ZIP code |
61410
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| FIPS code | 17-00113 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393876 |
Abingdon is a city in Knox County, Illinois, United States. It is located about 50 miles (80 km) west of Peoria. Abingdon is part of the Galesburg area.
The city was first settled in 1828. It officially became a city in 1857. In 1907, a patent for the common spring-loaded mousetrap was given to William Hooker William Armstrong and Knox Mark from Abingdon. In 2020, the city had a population of 2,951 people.
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History of Abingdon
Abingdon was planned out in 1836. It was named after Abingdon, Maryland. This was the hometown of one of the first people to settle there.
Geography and Location
Abingdon is in the southwestern part of Knox County. Illinois Route 41 goes right through the middle of the city. This road leads north about 11 miles (18 km) to Galesburg. Galesburg is the main city in the county. Route 41 also goes south about 20 miles (32 km) to Bushnell.
According to the 2010 census, Abingdon covers a total area of about 1.46 square miles (3.78 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population Changes
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1850 | 210 | — | |
| 1860 | 1,032 | 391.4% | |
| 1870 | 1,700 | 64.7% | |
| 1880 | 1,511 | −11.1% | |
| 1890 | 1,321 | −12.6% | |
| 1900 | 2,022 | 53.1% | |
| 1910 | 2,464 | 21.9% | |
| 1920 | 2,721 | 10.4% | |
| 1930 | 2,771 | 1.8% | |
| 1940 | 3,218 | 16.1% | |
| 1950 | 3,300 | 2.5% | |
| 1960 | 3,469 | 5.1% | |
| 1970 | 3,936 | 13.5% | |
| 1980 | 4,210 | 7.0% | |
| 1990 | 3,597 | −14.6% | |
| 2000 | 3,612 | 0.4% | |
| 2010 | 3,319 | −8.1% | |
| 2020 | 2,951 | −11.1% | |
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The population of Abingdon has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 3,612 people living in the city. By 2010, the population had gone down to 3,319. The most recent count in 2020 showed 2,951 residents.
Famous People from Abingdon
Some well-known people have connections to Abingdon:
- Robert Hugo Dunlap: He was a captain in the military. He received the Medal of Honor for his bravery during World War II. He was born in Abingdon.
- James Stockdale: He was an admiral in the U.S. Navy. He also received the Medal of Honor. He was a naval pilot and a prisoner of war during the Vietnam War.
Schools in Abingdon
Until July 1, 2013, Abingdon had its own school district. This included Hedding Grade School, Abingdon Middle School, and Abingdon High School.
In November 2012, people voted to combine the school district with Avon. Starting in July 2013, the new district became known as Abingdon-Avon CUSD #276.
Now, Abingdon is home to Hedding Grade School, which teaches students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. Abingdon also has the Abingdon-Avon High School. Avon has an elementary school and the Abingdon-Avon Middle School, which serves students in grades 6 to 8.
The Abingdon-Avon CUSD #276 district teaches almost 1,000 students. The high school has about 289 students. Their mascot is the "Tornadoes," and their school colors are black, green, and yellow.
There was once a school called Hedding College in Abingdon. It was open from 1855 to 1930. It was named after a Methodist Bishop named Elizah Hedding. The college later joined with Illinois Wesleyan University in 1930.
See also
In Spanish: Abingdon (Illinois) para niños
