Dallas City, Illinois facts for kids
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Dallas City, Illinois
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IL 9 and IL 96 intersect in downtown Dallas City
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Location of Dallas City in Henderson County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| Counties | Hancock, Henderson |
| Townships | Dallas City, Pontoosuc, Lomax |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.28 sq mi (8.48 km2) |
| • Land | 2.37 sq mi (6.15 km2) |
| • Water | 0.90 sq mi (2.33 km2) |
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 805 |
| • Density | 339.09/sq mi (130.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62330
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-18420 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393708 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Dallas City, Illinois |
Dallas City is a small city located in Illinois, a state in the United States. It's special because it sits across two different counties: Hancock and Henderson. In 2020, about 805 people lived there. This number was a bit smaller than in 2010, when 945 people lived there.
Dallas City is part of a larger area that includes cities in Iowa and Missouri. This means it's connected to nearby communities for things like jobs and services.
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History of Dallas City
Dallas City has an interesting past! In 1836, a man named Israel Atherton bought the land where the city is now. He built a log cabin, but he didn't stay long. Later, John Finch bought the land from him. John Finch then planned out a village, which became Dallas City.
The city was officially set up in 1848. It was named after George Mifflin Dallas. He was an important person in American history, serving as the 11th Vice President of the United States from 1845 to 1849. A post office has been open in Dallas City since 1850, helping people send and receive mail for a very long time.
Abraham Lincoln's Visit to Dallas City
On October 23, 1858, a very famous person visited Dallas City: Abraham Lincoln! He came to give a speech. Some local men, like George M. Ames, H.F. Black, and Ben Mendenhall, helped convince Lincoln to visit.
There were some people who tried to stop Lincoln's speech by tearing down the stage built for him. But other people who supported Lincoln made sure that didn't happen. Today, a special monument marks the spot where Lincoln spoke. It's located in Riverfront Park, right by the Mississippi River at the end of Oak Street.
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Lincoln had also spoken the day before in Hancock County, where Dallas City is partly located. He was running for the U.S. Senate against Stephen A. Douglas at the time.
Where is Dallas City?
Dallas City is located at 40°38′12″N 91°9′55″W / 40.63667°N 91.16528°W.
The city covers a total area of about 3.28 square miles (8.48 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 2.37 square miles (6.15 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.90 square miles (2.33 square kilometers), is water. This means a good part of Dallas City is made up of rivers or other water bodies.
People of Dallas City
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 78 | — | |
| 1880 | 829 | 962.8% | |
| 1890 | 747 | −9.9% | |
| 1900 | 970 | 29.9% | |
| 1910 | 1,288 | 32.8% | |
| 1920 | 1,140 | −11.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,114 | −2.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,149 | 3.1% | |
| 1950 | 1,275 | 11.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,276 | 0.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,284 | 0.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,408 | 9.7% | |
| 1990 | 1,037 | −26.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,055 | 1.7% | |
| 2010 | 945 | −10.4% | |
| 2020 | 805 | −14.8% | |
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In 2020, Dallas City had 805 residents living in 464 households. About 29% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Many families were married couples living together.
The people in Dallas City come from different backgrounds. Most residents are White. A small number are African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people identify with two or more races. A small percentage of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Dallas City in 2020 was about 44.4 years old. About 25% of the population was under 18 years old.
Getting Around Dallas City
The Southwest Chief train, run by Amtrak, travels through Dallas City. This train goes all the way from Los Angeles to Chicago. However, the train does not stop in Dallas City. The closest train station is in Fort Madison, which is about 8 miles (13 kilometers) away to the west.
Education in Dallas City
Dallas City has its own public elementary school, run by the Dallas Elementary School District 327.
Dallas City also used to have its own high school, called Dallas City High School. It opened in the early 1900s and looked a bit like a castle! The school's sports teams were called the "Bulldogs," and their colors were red and black. The boys' teams were quite successful, winning 12 regional championships during the school's history, with 6 of those wins in the 1940s.
In 2001, Dallas City High School closed. The building was turned into the Great River Community Center. High school students from Dallas City then started going to Nauvoo-Colusa High School. Later, in 2008, those students began attending Warsaw High School. Today, after finishing eighth grade, students from Dallas City go to Illini West High School in Carthage, Illinois.
Images for kids
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IL 9 and IL 96 intersect in downtown Dallas City
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Location of Dallas City in Henderson County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
See also
In Spanish: Dallas City para niños
