Meredosia, Illinois facts for kids
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Meredosia, Illinois
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Memorial and former train station in Meredosia
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Location in Morgan County, Illinois
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 Meredosia, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Morgan |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.90 sq mi (2.33 km2) |
| • Land | 0.86 sq mi (2.24 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
| Elevation | 446 ft (136 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 826 |
| • Density | 956.02/sq mi (369.08/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
62665
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-48424 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399316 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Meredosia, Illinois |
Meredosia is a small village located in Morgan County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 826 people lived there. It is part of the larger Jacksonville area.
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Geography of Meredosia
Meredosia is in the northwest part of Morgan County. It sits on the east bank of the Illinois River. This river forms the border with Pike County.
Roads and Rivers
Illinois Route 104 runs through the village. It is known as Main Street. This road goes east to Jacksonville, which is the county seat. Jacksonville is about 21 miles away. Route 104 also goes west across the river to Quincy, which is about 50 miles away.
Natural Areas
The Meredosia National Wildlife Refuge is just north of the village. It is a protected area for wildlife. It is located within the Illinois River floodplain. The name Marais d'Osier was the original French name for this area. It means "willow swamp" and was used in the early 1800s.
Important Events in Meredosia
Meredosia has seen some big changes over the years. These changes have affected the local community.
Power Station Closure
In 2011, a company called Ameren Energy Resources closed its power station in Meredosia. This was a big event for the village. Over 50 jobs were lost, which was a major challenge for the small community. The power plant closed because of the costs of meeting environmental rules. Ameren has said the plant might open again. It could be used to test new clean coal technology.
New Bridge Construction
In June 2018, the community celebrated a new bridge. This bridge goes over the Illinois River. The old bridge was built in 1936. It had become too narrow for today's traffic. The old bridge was taken down during the summer of 2018. This new bridge connects Meredosia to Quincy, Illinois. It is also an important link for travel across central Illinois.
Population Changes in Meredosia
The number of people living in Meredosia has changed over time. Here is a look at the population from past years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 750 | — | |
| 1890 | 621 | −17.2% | |
| 1900 | 700 | 12.7% | |
| 1910 | 951 | 35.9% | |
| 1920 | 810 | −14.8% | |
| 1930 | 820 | 1.2% | |
| 1940 | 998 | 21.7% | |
| 1950 | 940 | −5.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,034 | 10.0% | |
| 1970 | 1,178 | 13.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,272 | 8.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,134 | −10.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,041 | −8.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,044 | 0.3% | |
| 2020 | 826 | −20.9% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,041 people living in Meredosia. There were 450 households in the village. Most people in the village were White. The average household had about 2.31 people. The average family had about 2.85 people.
The population included people of all ages. About 24% of the people were under 18 years old. About 19.2% were 65 years or older. The median age was 41 years. This means half the people were younger than 41 and half were older.
See also
In Spanish: Meredosia (Illinois) para niños
