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Bradford, Illinois
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"A modern village with old-fashioned values"
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Location of Bradford in Stark County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Stark, Bureau |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.40 sq mi (1.03 km2) |
| • Land | 0.40 sq mi (1.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 676 |
| • Density | 1,698.49/sq mi (655.21/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-07692 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Bradford, Illinois |
Bradford is a small village in Stark County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 676 people lived there. Bradford is part of the larger Peoria area. Its motto is "A modern village with old-fashioned values".
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About Bradford, Illinois
Where is Bradford?
Bradford is located in Stark County, Illinois. It covers a total area of about 0.4 square miles (1.03 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Bradford has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population:
- In 1870, there were 280 people.
- By 1900, the population grew to 773.
- It reached its highest point in 1930 with 951 residents.
- In 2020, the population was 676 people.
Education in Bradford
Schools in the Village
Bradford has a history of local schools.
- There was once a St. John Catholic Grade School. It closed in 1968.
- Today, the Bradford School District has two schools. These are Bradford Jr. High and Bradford Grade School.
- Bradford High School closed in 2001. The building now houses the Jr. High.
- High school students from Bradford can choose to attend one of two high schools. They can go to Stark County High School or Bureau Valley High School.
Boy Scouts
Boy Scout Troop 1851 is active in Bradford.
Famous People from Bradford
Some notable people have connections to Bradford:
- Eva Katherine Clapp (1857-1916) was a writer. She wrote novels, short stories, and poems.
- C. W. Whitten was born near Bradford. He became a well-known educator and sports administrator.
See also
In Spanish: Bradford (Illinois) para niños
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