Goodenow, Illinois facts for kids
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Goodenow, Illinois
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 Goodenow, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Goodenow, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Will |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| • Land | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 745 ft (227 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 60 |
| • Density | 1,875.00/sq mi (716.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 708 |
| GNIS feature ID | 409147 |
Goodenow is a small place in Will County, Illinois, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's also a census designated place (CDP), which is an area the government uses for counting people.
People in Goodenow
Goodenow is a very small community. According to the 2020 U.S. Census, only 60 people live there.
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| 2020 | 60 | — | |
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Goodenow was first counted as a special census area in the 2020 U.S. Census.
Goodenow's Story
The area where Goodenow is located was first mapped out in 1839. Later, in 1853, a man named George Goodenow bought about 160 acres (0.65 square kilometers) of land here. In 1872, the land was divided into smaller sections, streets, and alleys, starting the community we know today.
Goodenow is in a quiet, semi-rural area. This means it's not a big city but also not completely isolated farmland. The closest towns are Crete to the north and Beecher to the south.
The area is very wooded, with many old oak trees and prairie grass. Most houses in Goodenow are on large, tree-filled lots. A small stream called Plum Creek also flows through the area.
To the east of Goodenow, you can find the Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve. This is a large natural area, about 700 acres (2.8 square kilometers), where you can explore nature. To the south, there are open farmlands for several miles before you reach the town of Beecher.
