Beason, Illinois facts for kids
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Beason, Illinois
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 Beason, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Beason, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Logan |
| Township | Oran |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.43 sq mi (1.13 km2) |
| • Land | 0.43 sq mi (1.13 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 640 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 147 |
| • Density | 338.71/sq mi (130.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
62512
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2628542 |
Beason is a small community in Logan County, Illinois, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP), which means it's a special area defined for gathering population data. Beason is located in Oran Township and is about one mile (1.6 km) south of Illinois Route 10. In 2020, Beason had a population of 147 people. It also has its own post office with the ZIP code 62512.
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History of Beason
How Beason Started
Beason was officially created on July 29, 1872. It was founded by a person named Silas Beason, and the town was named after him. The main reason Beason was started was to be a stop along the Havana, Lincoln, and Eastern Railroad. This railroad line is now part of the Illinois Central Railroad.
Early Buildings and Services
The very first store in Beason was a grocery shop. It was opened by Berryman H. Pendleton. He later became the first person to manage the post office in Beason. The community built its school in 1893, so kids could learn close to home. A Methodist church was built in 1904, providing a place for worship.
People Living in Beason
Population Numbers
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| 2020 | 147 | — | |
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According to the 2020 United States Census, Beason has a population of 147 people.
See also
In Spanish: Beason para niños
