McClure, Illinois facts for kids
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McClure, Illinois
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Thomas J. and Caroline McClure House, a historic site in the village
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Location of McClure in Illinois
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Alexander |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.53 sq mi (3.96 km2) |
| • Land | 1.53 sq mi (3.96 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 256 |
| • Density | 167.54/sq mi (64.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62957
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-45525 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399286 |
| Wikimedia Commons | McClure, Illinois |
McClure is a small village located in Alexander County, Illinois, in the United States. It became an official village in 2004. In 2020, about 256 people lived there. McClure is also part of a larger area called the Cape Girardeau–Jackson Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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Where is McClure?
McClure is located in the state of Illinois. It's a small place, covering about 1.53 square miles (or 3.96 square kilometers) of land. All of this area is land, with no water.
A Look at McClure's History
The community of McClure started a long time ago, even before 1836. That's when its first post office opened. Back then, it was known by different names, like Clear Creek Landing or just Clear Creek.
In 1887, the name was changed to Wheatland. This was because of all the big wheat fields in the area.
The McClure Family's Influence
A very important family, the McClures, moved to the village in 1842. Thomas J. McClure and his wife Caroline were well-known farmers. They raised seven children in the village.
Their son, J. T. McClure, later became the postmaster. To avoid confusion with another town called Wheaton, Illinois, he had the post office's name changed to McClure in 1895. That's how the village got its current name!
By the 1930s, McClure was a busy place. It had two train stations and many businesses. About 400 people lived there. Today, the village is smaller and has fewer businesses.
The old house where the McClure family lived is now a historic site. It is even listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who Lives in McClure?
This section tells us about the people who live in McClure. It's like taking a snapshot of the village's population.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in McClure has changed.
- In 2010, the population was 402 people.
- By 2020, the population was 256 people.
A Closer Look at the 2020 Census
In 2020, there were 256 people living in McClure. There were 111 households, which means 111 homes where people lived. Most of the people living in McClure were White (about 93%). A small number were African American or from other backgrounds.
About 14% of the households had children under 18. Many homes were families, including married couples. The average age of people in McClure was about 55.8 years old.
See also
In Spanish: McClure (Illinois) para niños
