Big Foot Prairie, Illinois facts for kids
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Big Foot Prairie, Illinois
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 Big Foot Prairie, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Big Foot Prairie, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| County | McHenry |
| Township | Chemung |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.22 sq mi (0.58 km2) |
| • Land | 0.22 sq mi (0.58 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 958 ft (292 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 65 |
| • Density | 290.18/sq mi (112.22/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
60033 (Harvard)
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| Area codes | 815 & 779 |
| FIPS code | 17-05859 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2806454 |
Big Foot Prairie is a small community in McHenry County, Illinois, United States. It's called an "unincorporated community," which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's also a "census-designated place" (CDP), meaning the government counts its population separately for official records. In 2020, about 65 people lived there.
Big Foot Prairie is located in Chemung Township. You can find it on U.S. Route 14, about 5 miles (8 km) north of Harvard. Interestingly, part of this community actually extends north into Walworth County, Wisconsin. There's even another CDP with the same name in Wisconsin!
History
Big Foot Prairie gets its name from a famous Native American leader named Big Foot. He was a leader of the Potawatomi people. His group used to live near a lake called Kishwauketoe, which is now known as Geneva Lake in Wisconsin.
In 1836, Big Foot's group was forced to leave their homes by the United States government. This was a common event during that time for many Native American tribes. The community of Big Foot Prairie once had its own post office, which first opened its doors on May 15, 1848.
Who Lives Here?
This section tells us about the people living in Big Foot Prairie. It's like taking a snapshot of the community.
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| 2020 | 65 | — | |
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Big Foot Prairie was first officially counted as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. Census. This means it was recognized as a specific area for population counting for the first time in 2020. The census showed that 65 people lived there.
