Annawan, Illinois facts for kids
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Annawan
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Location of Annawan in Henry County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Henry |
| Incorporated | March 31, 1869 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.14 sq mi (5.55 km2) |
| • Land | 2.14 sq mi (5.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 884 |
| • Density | 412.70/sq mi (159.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
61234
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-01569 |
Annawan is a small town in Henry County, Illinois, United States. It's called an "incorporated town," which means it has its own local government. In 2020, about 884 people lived there. The town might be named after Annawan, a chief from the Wampanoag tribe, or possibly a local Winnebago chief with the same name.
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Where is Annawan?
Annawan is located in Illinois at coordinates 41°23′50″N 89°54′32″W. It covers an area of about 2.14 square miles (5.55 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
People in Annawan
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 396 | — | |
| 1890 | 387 | −2.3% | |
| 1900 | 428 | 10.6% | |
| 1910 | 398 | −7.0% | |
| 1920 | 429 | 7.8% | |
| 1930 | 489 | 14.0% | |
| 1940 | 578 | 18.2% | |
| 1950 | 592 | 2.4% | |
| 1960 | 701 | 18.4% | |
| 1970 | 787 | 12.3% | |
| 1980 | 908 | 15.4% | |
| 1990 | 802 | −11.7% | |
| 2000 | 868 | 8.2% | |
| 2010 | 878 | 1.2% | |
| 2020 | 884 | 0.7% | |
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In 2020, there were 884 people living in Annawan. These people lived in 362 households, with 206 of them being families. The town had about 412.70 people per square mile.
About 23.2% of the people in Annawan were under 18 years old. Around 18.5% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 41.7 years.
Annawan's History
The first settler in the Annawan area was Daniel Morton, who built a log cabin in 1846. His son, Gilbert Morton, was the first child born there. A schoolhouse was built on the Morton property the next year. At that time, the land was quite swampy to the north, with higher ground to the south.
In 1850, a railroad company, the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad, planned a route through Henry County. This route went right through the area where the Mortons lived. In 1853, as the railroad was almost finished, Charles Atkinson and James Grant, who owned land nearby, officially created the town of Annawan.
Around the year 1900, changes were made to the Green River, and drainage systems were built. This helped turn the swampy land north of Annawan into good farmland.
When Interstate 80 was built through Henry County in the 1960s, Annawan started to grow. More businesses like restaurants and gas stations opened to serve travelers. In the early 2000s, a new housing area called North Meadow was built, and a new hotel opened near the interstate. An ethanol plant, which makes fuel, was also planned around this time.
Annawan Today
Today, Annawan has many businesses that serve both local residents and people traveling on Interstate 80. The North Meadow housing area is still there, and the town's library and offices are now in what used to be its community center.
The Patriot Renewable Fuels ethanol plant opened in 2007. It provides about 100 jobs in Annawan. The town also has one hotel, two gas stations, several restaurants, a grocery store, and a gift shop.
Between 2000 and 2012, the amount of money spent in retail stores in Annawan grew by 123%. In 2009, there were 48 businesses, and today there are 66. In 2013, construction began on a new plant next to the ethanol plant to make biodiesel, another type of fuel.
Past Mayors
Annawan has had many mayors over the years. Here are some of them, from earliest to most recent:
- F. H. Slater
- James Bice
- S. C. Carpenter
- W. S. Knowlton
- Elmer Fitzkee
- John Lamont
- J. P. Paine
- Dr. W. H. Webster
- Dr. Robert White
- Seth Moo
- C. H. Mason
- O. W. Nowell
- George Dow
- Hugh White
- Dr. J. M. Young
- Edward Doubler
- Charles Verdick
- Robert Pont
- Arthur Quaife
- Raymond Bollengier
- Henry Nowers
- Wilbur Hodgett
- Dennis DeSplinter
- Kennard Franks (2001–2015)
- Scott Smith (2015–2016)
- Tim Wise (2016–present)
Parks and Fun Things to Do
Near Annawan, you can find Johnson Sauk Trail Park. This park has a 60-acre lake that's 21 feet deep, plus a smaller pond. It's only about 5 minutes south of Annawan on Illinois 78. The park also has a store for campers and a campground.
Annawan is also home to Howes Park. This park is where the Annawan-Wethersfield Titans baseball team plays. You can also find youth soccer for kids in kindergarten through 5th grade here. About a mile west of Annawan is Mud Creek, which is the halfway point for the Carol M. Guthrie 5 Kilometer (3.5 mi) run.
Rolle Bolle Game
Annawan is famous for its Rolle Bolle courts, which are also in Howe's Park. This is where the annual Rolle Bolle World Tournament usually takes place in July. Rolle Bolle is a yard game that came from Belgium, where it's called krulbollen. Belgian immigrants brought the game to the United States in the late 1800s and early 1900s. You can also find this game played in other nearby towns like Moline, Atkinson, Manlius, Geneseo, Kewanee, and Hooppole.
Town or Village?
Even though Annawan often calls itself a "village," the state of Illinois officially lists it as an "incorporated town."
See also
In Spanish: Annawan (Illinois) para niños
