Momence, Illinois facts for kids
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Momence
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Aerial view of Momence
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Location of Momence in Illinois
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kankakee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.67 sq mi (4.32 km2) |
| • Land | 1.57 sq mi (4.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2) |
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
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| • Total | 3,117 |
| • Density | 1,986.62/sq mi (767.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
60954
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| Area code(s) | 815 |
| FIPS code | 17-49893 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395368 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Momence, Illinois |
| Website | http://cityofmomence.com |
Momence is a city located in Kankakee County, Illinois, in the United States. It's a part of the larger Kankakee area. In 2020, about 3,117 people lived there.
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Geography of Momence
Momence covers a total area of about 1.67 square miles (4.32 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water. The city is located on the Kankakee River.
Momence Population Facts
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 1,037 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,635 | 57.7% | |
| 1900 | 2,026 | 23.9% | |
| 1910 | 2,201 | 8.6% | |
| 1920 | 2,218 | 0.8% | |
| 1930 | 2,236 | 0.8% | |
| 1940 | 2,425 | 8.5% | |
| 1950 | 2,644 | 9.0% | |
| 1960 | 2,949 | 11.5% | |
| 1970 | 2,836 | −3.8% | |
| 1980 | 3,297 | 16.3% | |
| 1990 | 2,968 | −10.0% | |
| 2000 | 3,171 | 6.8% | |
| 2010 | 3,310 | 4.4% | |
| 2020 | 3,117 | −5.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 3,171 people living in Momence. The city had 1,159 households. About 32.6% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The population included people from various backgrounds, with about 11.38% being of Hispanic or Latino heritage.
History of Momence
Momence was first known as "Lower Crossing." It was named after Isadore Moness, a local Potawatomi person. Dr. Hiram Todd officially planned the city in 1846.
In 1893, a channel was cut through a limestone rock formation near Momence. This changed the flow of the Kankakee River. Before this, the area was home to the Grand Kankakee Marsh, a very large wetland. The channel helped drain thousands of acres of land in Indiana, making it suitable for farming. However, this also destroyed most of the Grand Kankakee Marsh.
Transportation in Momence
The SHOW Bus provides bus service for people to travel between Momence and Kankakee on weekdays.
Famous People from Momence
Many interesting people have connections to Momence:
- Jeremy Michael Boorda: He was a U.S. Navy Admiral and the first American sailor to start as an enlisted person and rise to become the Chief of Naval Operations. He grew up in Momence.
- Don Bacon: A Republican member of the United States House of Representatives for Nebraska. He was raised in Momence.
- Eddie Condon: A famous jazz musician who grew up in Momence before moving to Chicago Heights.
- William Crook: A preacher who became a politician. He was the national director of the VISTA program and a U.S. Ambassador to Australia.
- Orbert Davis: A jazz trumpeter and bandleader who was raised in Momence.
- Janet Hubert: An actress known for her role as Vivian Banks in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. She also appeared in the original Broadway cast of Cats.
- Ted Petersen: An offensive lineman who played for several NFL teams, including the Pittsburgh Steelers.
- Malcolm Ross: A U.S. Naval Reserve captain and scientist known for his work with balloons. He was born in Momence.
- John D. Zeglis: The president of AT&T and chairman and CEO of AT&T Wireless.
Momence in Pop Culture
Momence has been featured in movies and TV shows:
- The downtown area of Momence was used for scenes in the 2002 movie, Road to Perdition.
- Momence's downtown and neighborhoods were also settings for the fourth season of the TV series “Fargo”, which starred Chris Rock.
See also
In Spanish: Momence (Illinois) para niños
