Cable, Illinois facts for kids
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Cable
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 Cable
Location in Illinois
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Mercer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.14 sq mi (2.94 km2) |
| • Land | 1.14 sq mi (2.94 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 117 |
| • Density | 102.99/sq mi (39.76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 17-10305 |
Cable is an unincorporated community in Richland Grove Township, Mercer County, Illinois, and is located south of Sherrard.
Geography
Cable is located at 41°16′59″N 90°30′26″W / 41.28306°N 90.50722°W (41.28306, −90.50722).
Demographics
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| 2020 | 117 | — | |
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Notable people
- Baby Doll Jacobson, MLB outfielder for the Detroit Tigers, St. Louis Browns, Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Indians, and Philadelphia Athletics
- Luke Nelson, MLB pitcher for the New York Yankees
National Hispanic Heritage Month on Kiddle
Prominent Hispanic scientists
 | Severo Ochoa |
 | Sarah Stewart |
 | Mario J. Molina |
 | Rodolfo Llinás |
 | F. J. Duarte |
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