Ludlow, Illinois facts for kids
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Ludlow Post Office
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Location of Ludlow in Champaign County, Illinois.
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 Ludlow
Location in Champaign County, Illinois
Ludlow
Location in Illinois
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Champaign |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.40 sq mi (1.03 km2) |
| • Land | 0.40 sq mi (1.03 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 308 |
| • Density | 775.82/sq mi (299.20/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Postal code |
60949
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-45174 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399200 |
| Website | https://villageofludlow.com/home |
Ludlow is a small village in Champaign County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 308 people lived there.
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History of Ludlow
Ludlow has a cool history! It started as a prairie town in northern Champaign County, Illinois. Back then, it was called Pera Station. It was an important stop on the Illinois Central Railroad. This railroad helped connect small towns and made it easier to trade goods between Urbana and Loda.
The village got its new name, Ludlow, in 1868. It was named after James D. Ludlow, who was a big investor in the railroad. When the railroad was built, many people moved to Ludlow. They liked the rich soil and wide-open prairies.
Ludlow grew quickly in its early years. James Ludlow even gave land to help the village expand. Soon, there were two churches, which became places for the community to gather. The village also got a hardware store and two blacksmith shops. In 1904, the "Ludlow Co-Op Elevator Company" was started. This company still helps the community today and has grown to 11 locations!
In 1949, the "Ludlow Fire Protection District" was created to keep everyone safe. Later, in the 1970s, Ludlow got money to improve its roads and drainage systems. They also built a new community center. Today, Ludlow continues to grow, with its own police services and a local post office.
Geography of Ludlow
Ludlow is a small community. It covers about 0.40 square miles (1.03 square kilometers) of land.
The village is about 117 miles from Chicago, Illinois. It's also only about 6 miles from nearby towns like Paxton, Illinois and Rantoul, Illinois. If you're thinking about college, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is about 21 miles away.
Major Roads Near Ludlow
You can reach Ludlow using these important highways:
US Route 45
Interstate 57
Population of Ludlow
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In 2020, the village of Ludlow had 308 people living there. There were 173 households. About 26.6% of these households had children under 18. The average age of people in Ludlow was about 37.7 years old.
Education in Ludlow
Kids in Ludlow go to "Ludlow Grade School" for their elementary education. This public school teaches children from kindergarten all the way through 8th grade.
After 8th grade, students attend "Rantoul High School". This high school is located in the nearby village of Rantoul. The current principal of Ludlow Grade School is Jeff Graham.
Images for kids
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Ludlow, Illinois grain elevators.
See also
In Spanish: Ludlow (Illinois) para niños
