Bismarck, Illinois facts for kids
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Bismarck
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Welcome sign at the west edge of town
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Location of Bismarck in Vermilion County, Illinois.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Vermilion |
| Township | Newell |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.74 sq mi (1.93 km2) |
| • Land | 0.74 sq mi (1.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 582 |
| • Density | 783.31/sq mi (302.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-06184 |
| GNIS ID | 2398128 |
Bismarck is a small village located in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States. It's part of the larger Danville, Illinois area. In 2020, about 582 people called Bismarck home.
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History of Bismarck
The very first settlement in this area was called Franklin. It was founded in 1837, but it didn't last long. It was located west of where Bismarck is now, near where the Hubbard Trail crossed the North Fork of the Vermilion River.
Later, in 1843, two brothers named John and Samuel Myers built a mill nearby. A new town called Myersville grew up around their mill.
In 1872, a new railroad, the C&EI Railroad, was built through the area. However, the tracks didn't go through Myersville. They passed about one and a half miles to the east. Because railroads were so important for travel and trade, the town slowly moved closer to the tracks. Charles S. Young and Dr. John B. Holloway gave land for the new town site. Young decided to name the new town Bismarck. He named it after a famous German leader and chancellor named Otto von Bismarck, whom he admired.
On September 13, 1997, the community celebrated its 125th birthday! About 2,000 people came to the party. There was a parade, fun contests, and historical exhibits at the local school. There were also many performances to enjoy.
In 1998, the village of Bismarck officially became an incorporated village. This meant it could have its own local government. Eleanor White was the first mayor.
Geography of Bismarck
Bismarck is located about eight miles north of Danville. Danville is the main city in Vermilion County.
According to information from 2010, Bismarck covers a total area of about 0.74 square miles (1.93 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Education in Bismarck
Students in Bismarck attend public schools that are part of the Bismarck-Henning school district. These include Bismarck Henning Grade School, Bismarck Henning Junior High School, and Bismarck Henning High School.
Population Facts
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 1,380 | — | |
| 2000 | 542 | — | |
| 2010 | 579 | 6.8% | |
| 2020 | 582 | 0.5% | |
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In 2000, there were 542 people living in Bismarck. Most of the people living in the village were White.
Many families lived in Bismarck. About 42% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes were made up of married couples. The average home had about 2.66 people living in it.
The people in Bismarck were of all different ages. About 28% were under 18 years old. About 12% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in the village was 37 years old.
Notable People
- Dylan Dodd, a professional baseball player, is from Bismarck.
See also
In Spanish: Bismarck (Illinois) para niños
