Caledonia, Illinois facts for kids
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Caledonia
Caledonia Junction
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Location of Caledonia in Boone County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Boone |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.03 sq mi (2.68 km2) |
| • Land | 1.03 sq mi (2.68 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Population
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| • Total | 183 |
| • Density | 176.81/sq mi (68.28/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
61011
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| Area code(s) | 815 |
| FIPS code | 17-10422 |
Caledonia is a small village located in Boone County, Illinois, United States. It is part of the larger Rockford, Illinois area. In 2020, about 183 people lived there.
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Exploring Caledonia's Past
A post office was first set up in Caledonia in 1853. It was originally called Caledonia Station. Later, in 1883, its name was shortened to Caledonia. The name "Caledonia" is a classic literary name for Scotland. The Caledonia Congregational Church was founded in 1894.
On November 22, 2010, a strong tornado hit Caledonia. It was an EF-2 tornado, which means it was quite powerful. Several homes were damaged, and a large grain storage bin fell over. A local elementary school went into lockdown to keep students safe. Six people had minor injuries when a bus was pushed over by the wind.
Where is Caledonia?
Caledonia is located at 42°22′04″N 88°53′33″W / 42.36778°N 88.89250°W. It covers an area of about 1.04 square miles (2.68 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water.
Caledonia's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 134 | — | |
| 1890 | 184 | 37.3% | |
| 2000 | 199 | — | |
| 2010 | 197 | −1.0% | |
| 2020 | 183 | −7.1% | |
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As of the 2020 census, 183 people lived in Caledonia. There were 89 households and 50 families. The average number of people in each household was about 2.72.
Future Plans for Caledonia
Caledonia is located about three miles east of a new highway exit on Interstate 90. This new exit is expected to help Caledonia grow. It could bring more businesses and increase the village's income.
Learning in Caledonia
The only school in Caledonia is Caledonia Elementary School. After finishing elementary school, students go to middle schools in nearby Belvidere or Poplar Grove.
Famous People from Caledonia
- Glenn W. Birkett: He was born in Caledonia and later became a Wisconsin State Assemblyman and a farmer.
- John Peterson: A farmer, artist, and business owner known for Angelic Organics.
Images for kids
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A barn in Caledonia.
See also
In Spanish: Caledonia (Illinois) para niños
