Middletown, Illinois facts for kids
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Middletown
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Location in Logan County, Illinois
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Logan |
| Township | Corwin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.34 sq mi (0.88 km2) |
| • Land | 0.34 sq mi (0.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 329 |
| • Density | 964.81/sq mi (372.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
62666
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-48853 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399334 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Middletown, Illinois |
Middletown is a small village located in Logan County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 329 people lived there. It is known for being the oldest town in Logan County and has some interesting connections to history, including Abraham Lincoln.
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Geography of Middletown
Middletown is a small place, covering about 0.88 square kilometers (0.34 square miles) of land. It is entirely land, with no water areas like lakes or rivers within its borders.
History of Middletown
Middletown was founded in 1832, making it the oldest town in Logan County, Illinois. For a while, people even thought about making Middletown the capital city of Illinois!
Abraham Lincoln's Connection
In the mid-to-late 1800s, lawmakers often stopped overnight in Middletown. They were traveling between Springfield and Peoria. It is believed that Abraham Lincoln himself stayed at the Stage Coach Inn. This inn, located near the town square, is the oldest wooden building of its kind in Illinois.
Middletown has a proven link to Abraham Lincoln. He helped survey the land where the town was built. This happened during his early days working as a surveyor in Logan County.
Local Landmarks and Achievements
The village is also home to the Knapp library and museum. The Knapp building is the oldest brick building in Logan County.
Middletown has a history with aviation too! Several hot air balloon records were set here. The historic Vin Fiz, which was the first airplane to fly across the United States, also made a stop in Middletown during its journey.
In June 2007, Middletown celebrated its 175th birthday, a special event called a Terquasquicentennial.
Population of Middletown
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 361 | — | |
| 1870 | 223 | −38.2% | |
| 1910 | 751 | — | |
| 1920 | 587 | −21.8% | |
| 1930 | 507 | −13.6% | |
| 1940 | 496 | −2.2% | |
| 1950 | 480 | −3.2% | |
| 1960 | 543 | 13.1% | |
| 1970 | 626 | 15.3% | |
| 1980 | 503 | −19.6% | |
| 1990 | 436 | −13.3% | |
| 2000 | 434 | −0.5% | |
| 2010 | 324 | −25.3% | |
| 2020 | 329 | 1.5% | |
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In 2020, the village of Middletown had a population of 329 people. This was a small increase from the 324 people counted in 2010.
Who Lives in Middletown?
According to the census from 2000, there were 434 people living in Middletown. Most of the people were White (97%). A small number were African American, Native American, or from other backgrounds. About 1.38% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households in Middletown had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in the village was 34 years old.
Education in Middletown
Students in Middletown attend schools operated by the New Holland-Middletown Elementary School District 88. This district covers primary and middle school education for the community. After middle school, students go to Lincoln Community High School for their high school years.
See also
In Spanish: Middletown (Illinois) para niños
