Mount Morris, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mount Morris
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Sign leading on Rt. 64 leading into Mount Morris
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Let Freedom Ring
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Location of Mount Morris in Ogle County, Illinois.
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 Mount Morris
Location in Ogle County, Illinois
Mount Morris
Location in Illinois
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Ogle |
| Township | Mt. Morris |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.56 sq mi (4.04 km2) |
| • Land | 1.56 sq mi (4.04 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,861 |
| • Density | 1,833.97/sq mi (708.18/km2) |
| Postal code |
61054
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| Area code(s) | 815 |
| FIPS code | 17-50998 |
Mount Morris is a friendly village located in Ogle County, Illinois, in the United States. It's a small community with a population of about 2,861 people as of 2020.
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Exploring Mount Morris's Location
Mount Morris is found at coordinates 42°2′51″N 89°26′2″W / 42.04750°N 89.43389°W. This means it's in the northern part of Illinois.
The village covers a total area of about 1.5 square miles (4 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
A main road, Illinois Route 64, goes through the village from east to west. This route connects Mount Morris to larger cities like Chicago to the east and even goes into Iowa to the west.
A Look at Mount Morris's Past
Mount Morris has a rich history. It is home to the Illinois Freedom Bell, which stands proudly in the town square.
The area where the town square is now used to be the campus of Mount Morris College. This was one of the first places in Illinois for higher education. It started as a Methodist school and later became connected with the Church of the Brethren. The college eventually closed because of tough economic times.
The village has faced challenges with its schools. In 1993, the old Junior High School caught fire during demolition. This led to the school district joining with the Oregon School District. Later, in 2004, the Rahn Elementary School was also lost to a fire. After this, the school district was reorganized. The former Oregon elementary and middle schools were combined. Today, the old Mount Morris High School is used as the middle school for the district.
Mount Morris is also special because it has many Lustron homes. These are unique, prefabricated steel houses built after World War II. You can find 18 of these houses in town, including some on First Street, Hannah Avenue, and Sunset Lane. They were built to help with a housing shortage for a local printing company.
Fun and Recreation in Mount Morris
Mount Morris has several parks where you can have fun and enjoy the outdoors. These include Dillehay Park, Mounder Park, and Zickuhr Park.
- Dillehay Park is located in the southeastern part of the village.
- Zickuhr Park is in the western part of town. It has a softball field, basketball courts, and lots of playground equipment.
- Mounder Park features a skating park and a pavilion. It also has playground equipment that was moved there after the Rahn Elementary School fire.
Mount Morris Population Facts
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 855 | — | |
| 1890 | 895 | 4.7% | |
| 1900 | 1,048 | 17.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,132 | 8.0% | |
| 1920 | 1,250 | 10.4% | |
| 1930 | 1,902 | 52.2% | |
| 1940 | 2,304 | 21.1% | |
| 1950 | 2,709 | 17.6% | |
| 1960 | 3,075 | 13.5% | |
| 1970 | 3,173 | 3.2% | |
| 1980 | 2,989 | −5.8% | |
| 1990 | 2,919 | −2.3% | |
| 2000 | 3,013 | 3.2% | |
| 2010 | 2,998 | −0.5% | |
| 2020 | 2,861 | −4.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
As of the census in 2000, there were 3,013 people living in Mount Morris. There were 1,259 households, and 810 of these were families.
The population density was about 2,585 people per square mile. Most of the people living in the village were White (97.15%). A small percentage were from other racial backgrounds. About 2.75% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
About 29.3% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (50.8%) were married couples living together.
The median age in the village was 40 years old. This means half the people were younger than 40, and half were older.
Famous People from Mount Morris
- Akiane Kramarik: A talented painter who was born in Mount Morris.
- Henry C. Newcomer: A U.S. Army brigadier general who grew up in Mount Morris.
- Nels Potter: A baseball pitcher who played for several Major League Baseball teams. He was born in Mount Morris.
- Nelson Thomas Potter, Jr.: A university professor and scholar.
- Ralph Waldo Trine: An educator and philosopher.
- W. H. L. Wallace: A Civil War general who lived in Mount Morris.
- Elaine A. (Roe) Pieper: A U.S. Army Second Lieutenant and one of only four Army Nurses to receive the Silver Star in World War II. She lived in Mount Morris.
Images for kids
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Mount Morris has long been known as a publishing center, this image is of the Kable News Company building.
See also
In Spanish: Mount Morris (Illinois) para niños
