Beaverville, Illinois facts for kids
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Beaverville, Illinois
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Location of Beaverville in Iroquois County, Illinois
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 Beaverville, Illinois
Location in Iroquois County, Illinois
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| County | Iroquois |
| Township | Beaverville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.28 sq mi (0.72 km2) |
| • Land | 0.28 sq mi (0.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 306 |
| • Density | 1,112.73/sq mi (429.33/km2) |
| ZIP code |
60912
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| Area code(s) | 815 |
| FIPS code | 17-04507 |
Beaverville is a small village located in Iroquois County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 306 people lived there. It used to be called St. Marie.
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History of Beaverville
Early Settlers from Canada
In 1851, a group of 32 families came from Montreal, Canada. They were looking for good farmland. They traveled a long way, first by boat up the St. Lawrence River and across the Great Lakes.
Their journey ended in what is now Beaverville. This area had good land and many small rivers. The first leader of this new settlement was Francis Besse. The village was first named "St. Marie."
Why the Name Changed
In 1905, the village's name was changed to "Beaverville." This happened because there was another town in Illinois already named St. Mary.
The new name was chosen because many beavers lived in the area long ago. There was even a place called Beaver Lake nearby in Indiana.
The Cathedral of the Cornfields
Beaverville is home to St. Mary's Catholic Church. People often call it the "Prairie Cathedral" or the "Cathedral of the Cornfields."
This large church was built in 1909. Its red, clay-tile roof is so big that you can see it from miles away. The church is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Geography of Beaverville
Where is Beaverville Located?
Beaverville is in the northeastern part of Iroquois County. It is about 16 miles northeast of Watseka, which is the main town of the county.
It is also about 20 miles southeast of Kankakee. The village is only about 7 miles west of the Indiana state border.
Size of the Village
Beaverville is a small village in terms of size. It covers about 0.28 square miles (0.72 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with very little water.
Population and People
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 395 | — | |
| 1910 | 401 | 1.5% | |
| 1920 | 402 | 0.2% | |
| 1930 | 348 | −13.4% | |
| 1940 | 425 | 22.1% | |
| 1950 | 383 | −9.9% | |
| 1960 | 430 | 12.3% | |
| 1970 | 442 | 2.8% | |
| 1980 | 377 | −14.7% | |
| 1990 | 278 | −26.3% | |
| 2000 | 391 | 40.6% | |
| 2010 | 362 | −7.4% | |
| 2020 | 306 | −15.5% | |
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According to the 2020 census, 306 people live in Beaverville. There are 173 households in the village. The population density is about 1,104 people per square mile.
Who Lives in Beaverville?
Most people in Beaverville are White (about 94%). A small number of people are from other racial backgrounds. About 4.5% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
About 22% of households have children under 18 living with them. Many households (about 42%) are married couples. The average age of people in Beaverville is about 49.9 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Beaverville para niños
