Forreston, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Forreston
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Sign leading into Forreston
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Location of Forreston in Ogle County, Illinois.
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 Forreston
Location in Ogle County, Illinois
Forreston
Location in Illinois
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Ogle |
| Township | Forreston |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.94 sq mi (2.44 km2) |
| • Land | 0.94 sq mi (2.44 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 938 ft (286 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,435 |
| • Density | 1,521.74/sq mi (587.25/km2) |
| Postal code |
61030
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| Area code(s) | 815 |
| FIPS code | 17-27065 |
Forreston is a small village located in Ogle County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,435 people lived there. It's a quiet place where people live and go to school.
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Forreston's Story
Forreston was first planned out in 1854. It got its name because of the many forests that were close to where the town was built.
For a long time, Forreston was famous for its "Sauerkraut Days" festival. This event was very popular because many people in the town had German family backgrounds. Everyone could enjoy free food at this fun festival. Recently, "Sauerkraut Days" has started up again. It now happens in August and includes tasty food and a cool car show!
Where is Forreston?
Forreston is located in the state of Illinois. It is about 100 miles (or 160 kilometers) west of the big city of Chicago. The village covers an area of about 0.9 square miles (or 2.4 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
Who Lives in Forreston?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 1,108 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,118 | 0.9% | |
| 1900 | 1,047 | −6.4% | |
| 1910 | 870 | −16.9% | |
| 1920 | 884 | 1.6% | |
| 1930 | 908 | 2.7% | |
| 1940 | 992 | 9.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,048 | 5.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,153 | 10.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,227 | 6.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,384 | 12.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,361 | −1.7% | |
| 2000 | 1,469 | 7.9% | |
| 2010 | 1,446 | −1.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,435 | −0.8% | |
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The number of people living in Forreston changes over time. For example, in 2000, there were 1,469 people. By 2010, the population was 1,446, and in 2020, it was 1,435.
In 2000, there were 594 households in the village. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Many of these households were families, including some with children under 18. The average age of people in Forreston was about 37 years old.
Learning in Forreston
Forreston has its very own school district called Forrestville Valley School District 221. This district is in charge of the schools in the area. Students in Forreston can go to Forreston Elementary, Middle, and High schools. There are also preschool and kindergarten programs in German Valley, which is part of the same district.
Gallery
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Old Forreston Fire Dept, 2007
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Post Office, 2007
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Veteran's Memorial, 2007
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Veteran's Memorial, 2007
See also
In Spanish: Forreston (Illinois) para niños
