Granville, Illinois facts for kids
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Village of Granville
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Downtown Granville, Illinois
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Location of Granville in Putnam County, Illinois.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Putnam |
| Township | Granville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.31 sq mi (3.38 km2) |
| • Land | 1.31 sq mi (3.38 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 683 ft (208 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,359 |
| • Density | 1,039.79/sq mi (401.53/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
61326
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| FIPS code | 17-31017 |
| Website | http://villageofgranville.org/ |
Granville is a village located in Putnam County, Illinois, in the United States. It is the largest community in Putnam County. In 2020, about 1,359 people lived there. Granville is part of the Ottawa Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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History of Granville
The village of Granville got its name from a town called Granville, Massachusetts. For a long time, Granville was mainly a farming area.
In the early 1900s, things changed when coal mines opened nearby. The St. Paul Mine started in 1903 in the neighboring town of Mark, and the Berry Mine opened in 1905 in Standard. These mines helped Granville grow from just a farming center into a busy place for businesses in the coal mining region.
On April 20, 2004, a series of tornadoes hit Granville. These storms caused a lot of damage. They destroyed the local primary school, the high school baseball field, and many homes in the village.
Geography of Granville
Granville is located in Illinois at coordinates 41 degrees 15 minutes 45 seconds North and 89 degrees 13 minutes 41 seconds West.
According to information from 2010, the village covers a total area of about 0.97 square miles (2.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 260 | — | |
| 1890 | 148 | −43.1% | |
| 1900 | 320 | 116.2% | |
| 1910 | 1,391 | 334.7% | |
| 1920 | 1,427 | 2.6% | |
| 1930 | 949 | −33.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,038 | 9.4% | |
| 1950 | 978 | −5.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,048 | 7.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,232 | 17.6% | |
| 1980 | 1,537 | 24.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,407 | −8.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,414 | 0.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,427 | 0.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,359 | −4.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,414 people living in Granville. There were 591 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. About 395 of these were families.
Most people in Granville were White (about 97.88%). A smaller number were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were also from other races or a mix of two or more races. About 3.39% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The population was spread out across different age groups:
- About 24.8% were under 18 years old.
- About 7.6% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 24.7% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 25.8% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 17.0% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in the village was 40 years.
Notable People from Granville
Some famous people have come from Granville:
- Edward K. Hall (1870–1932) was a well-known football coach.
- Red Ruffing (1905–1986) was a professional baseball player.
- Charles T. Wardlaw (1858–1928) was a politician.
