Lerna, Illinois facts for kids
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Lerna
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Lerna United Methodist Church
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Location of Lerna in Coles County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| County | Coles |
| Township | Pleasant Grove |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.12 sq mi (0.30 km2) |
| • Land | 0.12 sq mi (0.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 226 |
| • Density | 1,965.22/sq mi (758.91/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62440
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-42938 |
| GNIS ID | 2398424 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Lerna, Illinois |
Lerna is a small village in Coles County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 226 people lived there. It is part of the Charleston-Mattoon area. Lerna is famous because Thomas Lincoln, the father of President Abraham Lincoln, lived nearby. His old home is now a special place called the Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site. Thomas Lincoln and his second wife, Sarah Bush Lincoln, are buried in Shiloh Cemetery, just south of the village.
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Geography of Lerna
Lerna is a very small village. It covers an area of about 0.12 square miles (0.30 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 396 | — | |
| 1910 | 391 | −1.3% | |
| 1920 | 366 | −6.4% | |
| 1930 | 331 | −9.6% | |
| 1940 | 301 | −9.1% | |
| 1950 | 304 | 1.0% | |
| 1960 | 296 | −2.6% | |
| 1970 | 288 | −2.7% | |
| 1980 | 386 | 34.0% | |
| 1990 | 301 | −22.0% | |
| 2000 | 322 | 7.0% | |
| 2010 | 286 | −11.2% | |
| 2020 | 226 | −21.0% | |
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In 2020, there were 226 people living in Lerna. There were 110 households, which are groups of people living in one home. Most of the people living in Lerna were White (about 94%). A small number were Asian or from two or more races. About 2% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Lerna was about 38.6 years old. About 17% of the people were under 18 years old. About 24% were 65 years old or older.
Getting Around Lerna
If you need to travel around Lerna, you can use a special bus service called Coles County Zipline. It's a "dial-a-ride" service, meaning you can call to arrange a ride. For longer trips, the closest train station is in Mattoon. From there, you can take an Amtrak train to cities like Chicago or New Orleans.
Famous People from Lerna
- Charles W. Clabaugh: He was an important person in Illinois. He served as a state representative, which means he helped make laws for the state. He was also an educator and a businessman.
- Cora Meek: She was a very old lady who lived to be 111 years old! She was also known for her beautiful quilts.
See also
In Spanish: Lerna (Illinois) para niños
