Ipava, Illinois facts for kids
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Ipava, Illinois
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Ipava along U.S. Route 136
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Location of Ipava in Fulton County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Fulton |
| Township | Pleasant |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2) |
| • Land | 0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 447 |
| • Density | 1,667.91/sq mi (643.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
61441
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-37647 |
| GNIS ID | 2398272 |
Ipava is a small village located in Fulton County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 447 people lived there. It's a quiet place in the southern part of Fulton County.
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Location and Surroundings
Ipava is found in the southern area of Fulton County. A main road, U.S. Route 136, goes right through the village. If you travel east on this road, you'll reach Havana in about 17 miles. Havana is located on the Illinois River. If you go west for about 6 miles, you'll arrive at Table Grove.
The county seat of Fulton County is Lewistown. It's about 12 miles northeast of Ipava. You can get there by taking U.S. Route 136 and then U.S. Route 24. Ipava covers a total area of about 0.27 square miles, and all of it is land.
A Glimpse into Ipava's Past
Ipava was first planned out in the year 1846. Back then, it had a different name: Pleasantville. A few years later, in 1853, the village officially became a town. At that time, its name was changed to Ipava, which it has been called ever since.
Who Lives in Ipava?
The 2020 census showed that 447 people lived in Ipava. There were 243 households and 172 families. The village is mostly made up of people who identify as White. A small number of residents are African American, Native American, or from two or more races.
About 35.8% of the households in Ipava had children under 18 living with them. Many households were married couples. The average age of people living in Ipava was about 37.5 years old. This means there's a mix of younger people, adults, and older residents.
Famous People from Ipava
Even small villages can be home to notable people! Here are a couple of individuals who have connections to Ipava:
- Jack Fisk: He is an actor and a director. He is also married to the famous actress Sissy Spacek. Jack Fisk was born in Ipava on December 19, 1945.
- Frank Lovell: He was a politician who was part of the Socialist Workers Party. Frank Lovell was also born in Ipava.
See also
In Spanish: Ipava para niños
