Flanagan, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Flanagan, Illinois
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Flanagan high school on Illinois Route 116
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Location in Livingston County, Illinois
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Livingston |
| Township | Nebraska |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.58 sq mi (1.49 km2) |
| • Land | 0.58 sq mi (1.49 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
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| • Total | 1,010 |
| • Density | 1,753.47/sq mi (677.54/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
61740
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| Area code(s) | 815 |
| FIPS code | 17-26311 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398882 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Flanagan, Illinois |
Flanagan is a small village located in Livingston County, Illinois, in the United States. It is a quiet community with a friendly atmosphere. In 2020, about 1,010 people lived there.
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Exploring Flanagan's Location
Flanagan is found on the west side of Livingston County. A main road, Illinois Route 116, runs along the southern edge of the village. This road can take you about 12 miles east to Pontiac, which is the main city of the county. If you go west on Route 116, you'll reach Woodford in about 10 miles.
Parks and Green Spaces
Flanagan has a total area of about 0.53 square miles, and all of it is land. On the west side of the village, there's a small man-made lake called Legion Lake. It used to be four separate lakes, but some were filled in. A walking path goes around the lake, and there's a park shelter where you can relax.
Another small park, Artesian Park, is on the east side of town. It has two picnic shelters, a tennis court, and playground equipment for kids.
Village Center and Local Businesses
In the middle of Flanagan, there's a small area with businesses, about one block long. Just north of this area, you'll find the Flanagan Co-op. This is a large complex with several grain elevators and silos. They are located at Main and Lumber streets.
Flanagan's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 384 | — | |
| 1900 | 509 | 32.6% | |
| 1910 | 590 | 15.9% | |
| 1920 | 637 | 8.0% | |
| 1930 | 631 | −0.9% | |
| 1940 | 663 | 5.1% | |
| 1950 | 672 | 1.4% | |
| 1960 | 841 | 25.1% | |
| 1970 | 976 | 16.1% | |
| 1980 | 978 | 0.2% | |
| 1990 | 987 | 0.9% | |
| 2000 | 1,083 | 9.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,110 | 2.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,010 | −9.0% | |
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In 2010, about 1,110 people lived in Flanagan. There were 446 homes, and 278 of them were families. The village had about 2,028 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Flanagan were White (97.7%). There were also smaller numbers of African American, Asian, and other racial groups. About 1.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average household in Flanagan had about 2.28 people. The average family had about 2.88 people. About 22.5% of the population was under 18 years old. About 26.5% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in Flanagan was 45.3 years.
Famous People From Flanagan
- Lois Gunden: She received a special award called Righteous Among the Nations from Yad Vashem. This award honors people who helped and protected Jewish children and child refugees during World War II. She helped children who were affected by the Spanish Civil War.
- Jeff Gundy: He is a well-known poet.
See also
In Spanish: Flanagan (Illinois) para niños
