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Lisbon, Illinois
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Location of Lisbon in Kendall County, Illinois
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kendall |
| Townships | Lisbon, Big Grove |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.12 sq mi (5.48 km2) |
| • Land | 2.12 sq mi (5.48 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 627 ft (191 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 271 |
| • Density | 128.01/sq mi (49.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
60541
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| Area codes | 815 & 779 |
| FIPS code | 17-43900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398449 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Lisbon, Illinois |
Lisbon is a small village in Kendall County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, the village had a population of 271 people. It is a quiet community with a rich history.
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History of Lisbon
Lisbon was first settled in 1836. It began with a simple log tavern and a main road that connected the towns of Joliet and Chicago. Because of this important road, the community quickly grew.
Soon, Lisbon had its own post office, other businesses, and a schoolhouse. The town became part of Kendall County in 1841. A person named John Moore is believed to have named Lisbon Township. The name "Lisbon" has origins from Portugal.
In 1896, a local newspaper, the Kendall County News, mentioned how happy the villagers seemed. Even though they were ten miles from a railroad, they appeared to be living well.
Geography of Lisbon
Lisbon is located in the southern part of Kendall County. It is about 12 miles south of Yorkville, which is the main town of the county. The village is also about 22 miles west of Joliet.
U.S. Route 52 is a major road that goes through the north side of Lisbon. This road leads east towards Joliet and west towards Troy Grove, which is about 32 miles away.
In 2016, Lisbon covered a total area of about 15.3 square kilometers (5.9 square miles). Most of this area, about 12.4 square kilometers (4.8 square miles), is land. The rest, about 2.9 square kilometers (1.1 square miles), is water.
Population in Lisbon
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 216 | — | |
| 1900 | 279 | — | |
| 1910 | 197 | −29.4% | |
| 1920 | 205 | 4.1% | |
| 1930 | 145 | −29.3% | |
| 1940 | 206 | 42.1% | |
| 1950 | 183 | −11.2% | |
| 1960 | 234 | 27.9% | |
| 1970 | 261 | 11.5% | |
| 1980 | 259 | −0.8% | |
| 1990 | 216 | −16.6% | |
| 2000 | 248 | 14.8% | |
| 2010 | 285 | 14.9% | |
| 2020 | 271 | −4.9% | |
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In 2010, there were 285 people living in Lisbon. These people lived in 105 different homes. About 78 of these homes were families.
Most of the people in the village were White (97.2%). A small number were from other racial backgrounds. About 7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 36% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (66.7%) were married couples living together. The average home had about 2.71 people.
The age of people in Lisbon varied. About 26.7% of the population was under 18 years old. About 15.1% were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 38.5 years.
Life in Lisbon Today
Today, Lisbon is home to several important places for its community. These include the Lisbon Consolidated School, where local children go to learn. There is also the John Moore Park, which is likely a place for recreation.
For religious life, the village has West Lisbon Church and Lisbon Bethlehem Lutheran Church. These places are important gathering spots for the community.
Notable People from Lisbon
Some notable people have come from Lisbon, Illinois:
- Washington Bushnell was an Illinois politician.
- John Dwyer was a baseball player. He played as a catcher and outfielder for the Cleveland Blues team.
See also
In Spanish: Lisbon (Illinois) para niños
