Monroe Center, Illinois facts for kids
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Monroe Center
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Post office in Monroe Center
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Location of Monroe Center in Ogle County, Illinois.
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 Monroe Center
Location in Ogle County, Illinois
Monroe Center
Location in Illinois
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Ogle |
| Township | Monroe |
| Area | |
| • Village | 1.21 sq mi (3.14 km2) |
| • Land | 1.21 sq mi (3.14 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 853 ft (260 m) |
| Population
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| • Village | 411 |
| • Density | 339.11/sq mi (130.91/km2) |
| • Urban | 550 |
| • Metro | 1,200 |
| Time zone | cst |
| Postal code |
61052
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| Area code(s) | 815 |
| FIPS code | 17-50062 |
Monroe Center is a small village located in Ogle County, Illinois, United States. It's found southeast of a bigger city called Rockford. The village is part of Monroe Township.
Monroe Center is easy to reach! It sits right on the Canadian Pacific Railway line. You can also find it along Illinois Route 72, not far from Interstate 39. In 2020, about 411 people lived in Monroe Center.
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Exploring Monroe Center's Location
Monroe Center is built on a small hill. Many open fields surround the village. The main body of water nearby is the Kilbuck Creek. There are also some ponds and lakes close to Interstate 39.
How Big is Monroe Center?
According to information from 2010, Monroe Center covers an area of about 1.21 square miles (3.14 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
People Living in Monroe Center
The number of people living in Monroe Center has changed over time.
- In 2010, the village had 471 residents.
- By 2020, the population was 411 people.
Famous People from Monroe Center
Even small villages can be home to notable people! Monroe Center has seen a few famous individuals.
- Charles W. Baker (1876-1953) was born in Monroe Center. He was a farmer and later became a state legislator in Illinois. This means he helped make laws for the state.
- Andra Martin (1935–2022) was an American actress. She was born Sandra Rehn and grew up on her family's farm right here in Monroe Center.
See also
In Spanish: Monroe Center (Illinois) para niños
