Mossville, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mossville
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 Mossville
Location in Peoria County, Illinois
Mossville
Location in Illinois
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Peoria |
| Township | Medina |
| Elevation | 469 ft (143 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
61552
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| Telephone prefix | 579 |
Mossville is a small place in Illinois, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it is not officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it is part of Peoria County, Illinois.
Mossville is located between the cities of Peoria and Chillicothe. It sits near the northern part of Peoria. The area is centered around the Illinois River valley. Mossville includes several smaller neighborhoods. These include Renchville, Brookview, and Cedar Hills Estates. Some areas like Lake of the Woods are also considered part of the larger Mossville area.
History and Development
Mossville has some interesting history. An old building called Grant's Inn was already standing a long time ago. It was there even before Abraham Lincoln gave his famous speech in Peoria.
Caterpillar's Presence
A big company called Caterpillar Inc. has a major presence in Mossville. In the 1960s, Caterpillar built its Technical Research Center here. This is where they do a lot of their research and development. They also had factories in Mossville.
Today, Caterpillar Electronics and global mining technology research are located in Mossville. There is also a power plant nearby. It is run by both Ameren and Caterpillar.
Community Life and Services
Mossville has its own schools. Students attend Mossville Junior High and Elementary School. These schools are part of the Illinois Valley Central Unit District 321.
There is also a church in Mossville. The Mossville United Methodist Church is located on Mossville Road. It is the only church within the official township limits of Mossville.
Postal Services
The ZIP Code for Mossville is 61552. There is a small post office in the area. However, this post office does not deliver mail to homes. People living very close to the post office use post office boxes. If you live further away, your mail is delivered by post offices in nearby Chillicothe or Dunlap.
