Creal Springs, Illinois facts for kids
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Creal Springs
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Location of Creal Springs in Williamson County, Illinois.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Williamson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.03 sq mi (2.67 km2) |
| • Land | 1.03 sq mi (2.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 505 ft (154 m) |
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| • Total | 505 |
| • Density | 491.72/sq mi (189.77/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62922
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-17289 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393666 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Creal Springs, Illinois |
| Website | https://crealsprings.net/ |
Creal Springs is a small city located in Williamson County, Illinois, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a friendly community. According to the 2020 census, about 505 people live there.
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Where is Creal Springs Located?
Creal Springs is found in the southeastern part of Williamson County. It sits on the northern side of the Shawnee Hills. The city covers a total area of about 2.6 square kilometers (1.03 square miles). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit of water.
A Look at Creal Springs' Past
Creal Springs has an interesting history. In the early 1800s, an important road called Lusk's Ferry Road passed near the area. This road connected Fort Kaskaskia to Lusk's Ferry on the Ohio River.
Old Roads and Connections
Original maps of Illinois show a small part of this old road south of Creal Springs. It likely ran from Marion through Creal Springs. Then it went up into the Shawnee Hills. The road leading southeast into Creal Springs today might be part of that old path. Another old road from Creal Springs went south towards Lake of Egypt. This road connected to Wagon Creek Road, which was part of the original survey.
There was a tricky way to cross the Shawnee Summit from Creal Springs. But there was also an easier, longer route. This route went east to New Burnside, then southwest along modern U.S. Highway 45, and finally east to Reynoldsburg. Creal Springs might have been a meeting point for these different routes long ago.
The Creal Springs Seminary
From 1884 to 1916, Creal Springs was home to the Creal Springs Seminary. Later, it became the Creal Springs College and Conservatory of Music. This school offered education from basic levels up to advanced college degrees.
Who Lives in Creal Springs?
The number of people living in Creal Springs has changed over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 539 | — | |
| 1900 | 940 | 74.4% | |
| 1910 | 936 | −0.4% | |
| 1920 | 1,002 | 7.1% | |
| 1930 | 766 | −23.6% | |
| 1940 | 950 | 24.0% | |
| 1950 | 864 | −9.1% | |
| 1960 | 784 | −9.3% | |
| 1970 | 830 | 5.9% | |
| 1980 | 845 | 1.8% | |
| 1990 | 791 | −6.4% | |
| 2000 | 702 | −11.3% | |
| 2010 | 543 | −22.6% | |
| 2020 | 505 | −7.0% | |
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In 2000, there were 702 people living in Creal Springs. Most residents were White. A small percentage were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were from other races or had mixed backgrounds. About 1.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
There were 292 households in the city. About 25.7% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (45.9%) were married couples living together. About 13% had a female head of household with no husband. The average household had 2.28 people.
Age Groups
The population in Creal Springs is spread across different age groups.
- About 23.4% of people were under 18 years old.
- About 9% were between 18 and 24.
- About 25.2% were between 25 and 44.
- About 23.8% were between 45 and 64.
- About 18.7% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in the city was 39 years.
Income Information
In 2000, the average income for a household in Creal Springs was $25,272 per year. For families, the average income was $29,583. About 23.7% of the population lived below the poverty line. This included 37.6% of those under 18 and 12% of those aged 65 or older.
Learning in Creal Springs
Students in Creal Springs attend schools operated by the Marion CUSD (Community Unit School District).
- Elementary school students go to Adams School, also known as Creal Springs Elementary School.
- Older students attend Marion Junior High and Marion High School.
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Blue Avenue
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Location of Creal Springs in Williamson County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
See also
In Spanish: Creal Springs para niños
