Hillsboro, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hillsboro, Illinois
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Entering from the northwest on Illinois Route 16
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| Motto(s):
"Pride, Progress, Prosperity"
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Location in Montgomery County, Illinois
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 Hillsboro, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Montgomery |
| Townships | Hillsboro, East Fork, Butler Grove, Irving |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.17 sq mi (26.35 km2) |
| • Land | 8.42 sq mi (21.82 km2) |
| • Water | 1.75 sq mi (4.53 km2) |
| Elevation | 587 ft (179 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,902 |
| • Density | 700.62/sq mi (270.50/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
62049
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-35047 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394386 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Hillsboro, Illinois |
Hillsboro is a city in Montgomery County, Illinois, United States. It is the county seat, which means it is the main town for the county's government. In 2020, about 5,902 people lived there.
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A Look at Hillsboro's Past
Hillsboro was first settled in 1823. It officially became a city on March 26, 1913.
How Did Hillsboro Get Its Name?
There are two main ideas about how Hillsboro got its name. One idea is that it was named because the area has many hills. This is due to the way Shoal Creek drains the land.
Another idea is that early settlers, like Hiram Rountree and John Nussman, came from Hillsborough, North Carolina. They might have named the new town after their old home.
Exploring Hillsboro's Geography
Hillsboro is located in the southern part of Montgomery County. It is next to Schram City on the east and Taylor Springs on the south.
Major Roads and Travel
Several important roads pass through Hillsboro. Illinois Route 16 goes through the city center. You can take it west to Litchfield (about 9 miles) or northeast to Pana (about 28 miles).
Illinois Route 127 also comes into Hillsboro. It goes north to Raymond (about 12 miles) and south to Greenville (about 20 miles).
Water Bodies Around Hillsboro
Hillsboro covers about 10.4 square miles. A good part of this area, about 1.8 square miles, is water. The Middle Fork of Shoal Creek flows west of the city. This creek eventually joins the Kaskaskia River.
North of Hillsboro, you'll find Lake Glenn Shoals. This is a large lake on the Middle Fork of Shoal Creek. The city's borders even reach out to include this lake. There's also a smaller lake called Lake Hillsboro, northeast of the city center.
Hillsboro's Climate
| Climate data for Hillsboro, Illinois (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1895–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 75 (24) |
79 (26) |
90 (32) |
92 (33) |
99 (37) |
106 (41) |
114 (46) |
112 (44) |
105 (41) |
95 (35) |
83 (28) |
74 (23) |
114 (46) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 38.4 (3.6) |
44.5 (6.9) |
55.4 (13.0) |
68.3 (20.2) |
77.7 (25.4) |
86.0 (30.0) |
88.7 (31.5) |
87.3 (30.7) |
81.7 (27.6) |
69.7 (20.9) |
54.6 (12.6) |
42.8 (6.0) |
66.3 (19.1) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 29.9 (−1.2) |
34.9 (1.6) |
44.8 (7.1) |
56.2 (13.4) |
66.0 (18.9) |
74.6 (23.7) |
77.6 (25.3) |
76.0 (24.4) |
69.2 (20.7) |
57.8 (14.3) |
44.9 (7.2) |
34.6 (1.4) |
55.5 (13.1) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 21.4 (−5.9) |
25.4 (−3.7) |
34.2 (1.2) |
44.1 (6.7) |
54.3 (12.4) |
63.3 (17.4) |
66.6 (19.2) |
64.7 (18.2) |
56.7 (13.7) |
45.8 (7.7) |
35.2 (1.8) |
26.4 (−3.1) |
44.8 (7.1) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −21 (−29) |
−22 (−30) |
−10 (−23) |
18 (−8) |
28 (−2) |
37 (3) |
45 (7) |
39 (4) |
26 (−3) |
17 (−8) |
−5 (−21) |
−20 (−29) |
−22 (−30) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.52 (64) |
2.61 (66) |
3.05 (77) |
5.03 (128) |
5.06 (129) |
3.83 (97) |
3.74 (95) |
3.14 (80) |
3.30 (84) |
3.41 (87) |
3.76 (96) |
2.62 (67) |
42.07 (1,069) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 6.3 | 6.3 | 8.4 | 9.6 | 11.2 | 8.6 | 7.3 | 6.6 | 5.9 | 7.3 | 6.6 | 6.8 | 90.9 |
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Who Lives in Hillsboro?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 853 | — | |
| 1880 | 1,803 | — | |
| 1900 | 1,937 | — | |
| 1910 | 3,424 | 76.8% | |
| 1920 | 5,074 | 48.2% | |
| 1930 | 4,435 | −12.6% | |
| 1940 | 4,514 | 1.8% | |
| 1950 | 4,141 | −8.3% | |
| 1960 | 4,232 | 2.2% | |
| 1970 | 4,267 | 0.8% | |
| 1980 | 4,408 | 3.3% | |
| 1990 | 4,400 | −0.2% | |
| 2000 | 4,359 | −0.9% | |
| 2010 | 6,207 | 42.4% | |
| 2020 | 5,902 | −4.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 4,359 people living in Hillsboro. About 33% of the homes had children under 18. The average age of people in the city was 38 years old.
Special Natural Areas
North of Hillsboro, you can find the Bremer Wildlife Sanctuary. This is a protected area for animals and plants. It is also the end point of the Arches Rail Trail. This trail is about 3 miles long and connects Hillsboro to nearby Butler.
Famous People from Hillsboro
Many interesting people have come from Hillsboro, including:
- Harry Bellaver (1905–1993), an actor in plays, movies, and TV shows.
- Stephen D. Canady (1865–1923), an Illinois state politician and businessman.
- John R. Challacombe (1845–1935), an Illinois state politician and businessman.
- Otto Funk (1868–1934), a talented violinist.
- Brian Graden (born 1963), a former President of Entertainment at MTV Networks.
- Mary Hartline (1926-2020), an early television star.
- Matt Hughes (born 1973), a two-time UFC Welterweight Champion in mixed martial arts.
- Mark Hughes (born 1973), also a mixed martial artist.
- Ralph Isselhardt (1910–1972), a football player.
- Wickliffe Kitchell (1789-1869), an Illinois lawyer and politician.
- Jesse J. Phillips (1837–1901), a Chief Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court.
- Norman W. Ray (born 1942), a United States admiral.
- John H. Rountree (1805–1890), a Wisconsin politician.
- John Tillson (1825-1892), an Illinois politician and lawyer.
- Stan Wallace (1931-1999), a defensive back for the Chicago Bears in the 1950s.
- John Meek Whitehead (1852–1924), a Wisconsin state senator.
See also
In Spanish: Hillsboro (Illinois) para niños
