Crab Orchard, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Crab Orchard
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Main road through Crab Orchard
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 Crab Orchard
Location in Illinois
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Williamson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.43 sq mi (3.70 km2) |
| • Land | 1.40 sq mi (3.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 515 ft (157 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 356 |
| • Density | 255.20/sq mi (98.50/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
62959
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-17094 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2628548 |
Crab Orchard is a small community in Williamson County, Illinois, in the United States. It's called a "census-designated place" because it's a specific area that the government counts for population. This means it's not officially a city or town with its own local government.
The community is located east of Marion, Illinois. It sits along an old road that was once part of Illinois Route 13. The name "Crab Orchard" comes from the nearby Crab Orchard Creek. This creek eventually flows into Crab Orchard Lake.
For a short time during the American Civil War, the community was known as Erwinsville. In its very early days, it even had the nickname "Steal-Easy." The Crab Orchard post office opened on August 18, 1853, but it closed on May 15, 1924. Today, mail services for Crab Orchard are handled by the Marion post office.
According to the 2020 census, Crab Orchard has a population of 356 people. The total area of Crab Orchard is about 1.43 square miles (3.70 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
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Population in Crab Orchard
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| 2020 | 356 | — | |
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The population of Crab Orchard has changed over the years. The most recent count in 2020 showed 356 residents living there. This information helps us understand how the community has grown or changed in size.
Community Services
Crab Orchard offers several important services to its residents.
Schools in the Area
The Crab Orchard Community Unit School District 3 serves the children and families living in Crab Orchard and the areas around it. This district provides education for students from elementary grades through high school.
Libraries and Learning
The Crab Orchard Public Library District helps people of all ages learn and read. Its main library is located right in Crab Orchard. The district also has smaller service points in nearby communities like Pittsburg and Creal Springs, making books and resources available to more people.
Safety and Utilities
Fire protection for the community is provided by the Williamson County Fire Protection District. Station #3, a fire station, is located on the northern edge of Crab Orchard. Clean, treated water is supplied to the homes and businesses by a private company called the Coal Valley Water District.
Notable People from Crab Orchard
Some people who grew up or lived in Crab Orchard have become well-known in different fields.
- Cory Bailey: He is a professional baseball player who attended school in Crab Orchard.
- Gerry Glasco: He is a successful college softball coach. He has coached at Louisiana and also coached professional teams like the USSSA Pride and the Scrap Yard Dawgs in the National Pro Fastpitch league.
See also
In Spanish: Crab Orchard (Illinois) para niños
