Coulterville, Illinois facts for kids
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Coulterville
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| The Village of Coulterville | |
Location of Coulterville in Randolph County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Randolph |
| Founded | November 19, 1850 |
| Grant Cote | August 18, 1874 |
| Founded by | James B. Coulter |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.57 sq mi (1.47 km2) |
| • Land | 0.57 sq mi (1.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 834 |
| • Density | 1,465.73/sq mi (566.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62237
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-16613 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Coulterville, Illinois |
| Website | https://www.coulterville.org |
Coulterville is a small and friendly village located in Randolph County, Illinois, in the United States. It's a place where about 834 people live, according to the 2020 census.
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How Coulterville Started
Coulterville got its name from the person who founded it, a man named James B. Coulter. He officially started the village on November 19, 1850.
Where is Coulterville?
Coulterville is located in southern Illinois. You can find it at these coordinates: 38°11′3″N 89°36′20″W / 38.18417°N 89.60556°W.
The village covers a total area of about 0.57 square miles (1.47 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
How Many People Live Here?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 590 | — | |
| 1890 | 598 | 1.4% | |
| 1900 | 650 | 8.7% | |
| 1910 | 949 | 46.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,407 | 48.3% | |
| 1930 | 1,337 | −5.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,284 | −4.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,160 | −9.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,022 | −11.9% | |
| 1970 | 1,186 | 16.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,118 | −5.7% | |
| 1990 | 984 | −12.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,230 | 25.0% | |
| 2010 | 945 | −23.2% | |
| 2020 | 834 | −11.7% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 1,230 people living in Coulterville. These people lived in 514 homes, and 360 of those were families.
Most people in the village were White (about 96%). A smaller number were African American, Native American, or Asian.
About 35% of the homes had children under 18 living there. About half of the homes were married couples living together.
The average age of people in Coulterville in 2000 was 36 years old. About 27% of the population was under 18 years old.
Famous People from Coulterville
Coulterville has been home to a few interesting people:
- Vincent Birchler: He was born in Coulterville and became an important educator and politician in Illinois.
- Nick Kahl: He was a professional baseball player who played second base for the Cleveland Naps team.
- George Khoury: George Khoury was born in Coulterville in 1900. He became famous for starting the Khoury League.
The Story of the Khoury League
George Khoury's parents moved to the United States in 1898. As a young man, George worked at a printing press in Coulterville.
Later, he moved to St. Louis and got married. He had three sons and wanted to find a way to keep them busy during the summer.
So, in 1936, he started the very first season of the Khoury League. The first game was played on Mother's Day!
The Khoury League began in Missouri, but it quickly grew. By 1952, teams were playing in Illinois too.
In 1958, girls even started their own teams in the league. Over the years, the Khoury League expanded to include other sports like soccer, basketball, softball, and bowling. It even spread to other countries!
See also
In Spanish: Coulterville para niños
