Fairmount, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fairmount
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Location of Fairmount in Vermilion County, Illinois.
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 Fairmount, Illinois
Location in Vermilion County, Illinois
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Vermilion |
| Township | Vance |
| Incorporated | 1863 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.32 sq mi (0.82 km2) |
| • Land | 0.32 sq mi (0.82 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
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| • Total | 612 |
| • Density | 1,930.60/sq mi (744.35/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
61841
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| Area code(s) | 217-733-2388 |
| FIPS code | 17-24985 |
| GNIS ID | 2398856 |
Fairmount is a small village located in Vance Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, in the United States. It's part of the larger area around Danville, Illinois. In 2010, about 642 people lived there.
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Fairmount's Early Days and Growth
Fairmount has an interesting past, especially how it got its start.
How Fairmount Was Founded
A railroad engineer named Josiah Hunt heard that the Great Western Railroad was coming through the area. He bought about 40 acres of land along the new train route. His plan was to create a new town there.
Naming the Village
Josiah Hunt first called the town Salina. But there was already another town in Illinois named Saline. So, the name had to be changed. An early settler, Francis Dougherty, is believed to have chosen the name Fairmount. The village officially became a town in 1863.
Industries and Quarries
People tried to mine for coal east of Fairmount. However, it was too difficult because of water. Later, a man named Jacob C. Sandusky found limestone on his farm. This led to the creation of quarries, which are places where stone is dug out of the ground. At one point, about 400 people worked in these quarries. Today, the quarries are filled with water and are popular spots for fishing.
Where is Fairmount Located?
Fairmount is located in Vermilion County, Illinois.
Fairmount's Size
According to the 2010 census, Fairmount covers a total area of about 0.32 square miles (0.82 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
How Many People Live in Fairmount?
The number of people living in Fairmount has changed over the years.
Population Changes Over Time
Here's a look at how Fairmount's population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 503 | — | |
| 1890 | 649 | 29.0% | |
| 1900 | 928 | 43.0% | |
| 1910 | 847 | −8.7% | |
| 1920 | 870 | 2.7% | |
| 1930 | 741 | −14.8% | |
| 1940 | 775 | 4.6% | |
| 1950 | 618 | −20.3% | |
| 1960 | 725 | 17.3% | |
| 1970 | 785 | 8.3% | |
| 1980 | 851 | 8.4% | |
| 1990 | 678 | −20.3% | |
| 2000 | 640 | −5.6% | |
| 2010 | 642 | 0.3% | |
| 2020 | 612 | −4.7% | |
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In 2000, there were 640 people living in Fairmount. There were 264 households, which are groups of people living together in one home.
Getting Around Fairmount
Trains play a role in transportation through Fairmount.
Railroad Connections
The Norfolk Southern Railway operates a train line that goes through Fairmount. This line connects Danville to Decatur.
See also
In Spanish: Fairmount (Illinois) para niños
