Fieldon, Illinois facts for kids
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Fieldon
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Location of Fieldon in Jersey County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jersey |
| Township | Richwoods |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2) |
| • Land | 0.20 sq mi (0.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 692 ft (211 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 176 |
| • Density | 871.29/sq mi (335.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-26012 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398874 |
Fieldon is a small village located in Jersey County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 176 people lived there. It is a quiet community in the American Midwest.
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History of Fieldon
Fieldon was first settled in the 1830s by a man named John Field. It started as a busy trading post. Travelers along the Illinois River would stop here to buy and sell goods.
Growth and Change Over Time
In 1853, a railroad was built through nearby Jerseyville. This helped Fieldon grow even more. During the Civil War, Fieldon was a safe stop on the Underground Railroad. This was a secret network that helped people escape slavery. The town also sent soldiers to fight in the war.
In the early 1900s, Fieldon had many industries. These included places that canned food and sawmills. After the Great Depression, the town's main focus shifted to farming. Fieldon's population was highest in the 1980s, with 299 people. Since then, the number of people living there has slowly gone down.
Where is Fieldon?
Fieldon is located in Jersey County, Illinois. You can find it at these coordinates: 39°6′29″N 90°30′0″W / 39.10806°N 90.50000°W.
Size of the Village
The village of Fieldon is quite small. It covers an area of about 0.2 square miles (0.52 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People in Fieldon
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 298 | — | |
| 1890 | 292 | −2.0% | |
| 1900 | 259 | −11.3% | |
| 1910 | 227 | −12.4% | |
| 1920 | 248 | 9.3% | |
| 1930 | 232 | −6.5% | |
| 1940 | 217 | −6.5% | |
| 1950 | 250 | 15.2% | |
| 1960 | 239 | −4.4% | |
| 1970 | 257 | 7.5% | |
| 1980 | 299 | 16.3% | |
| 1990 | 277 | −7.4% | |
| 2000 | 271 | −2.2% | |
| 2010 | 239 | −11.8% | |
| 2020 | 176 | −26.4% | |
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In 2000, there were 271 people living in Fieldon. These people made up 103 households. Most of the people living in Fieldon were White.
Age Groups in the Village
The population of Fieldon includes people of all ages. In 2000, about 26% of the people were under 18 years old. About 17% were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 37 years old.
Education in Fieldon
Students in Fieldon attend schools in the Jersey Community Unit School District 100. This district provides education from kindergarten through 12th grade. Fieldon used to have its own elementary school. This school was called Fieldon Elementary School. It closed in 2012 due to changes in the school district.
See also
In Spanish: Fieldon para niños
