Nashville, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Nashville
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Washington County Courthouse
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Location of Nashville in Washington County, Illinois
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Washington |
| Founded | June 8, 1830 |
| Named for | Nashville, Tennessee |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.17 sq mi (8.20 km2) |
| • Land | 3.08 sq mi (7.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) |
| Elevation | 472 ft (144 m) |
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| • Total | 3,105 |
| • Density | 1,008.44/sq mi (389.32/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62263
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-51700 |
| GNIS ID | 2395154 |
| Public Transit | South Central Transit |
| Wikimedia Commons | Nashville, Illinois |
Nashville is a friendly city located in Washington County, Illinois, in the United States. It's known as the county seat of Washington County, which means it's where the main government offices for the county are. In 2020, about 3,105 people called Nashville home.
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Exploring Nashville's Location
Nashville covers about 3.17 square miles (8.20 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Rivers and Waterways
The city is situated on Nashville Creek. This creek is where Little Crooked Creek begins, which then flows northwest into the Kaskaskia River. Just southeast of Nashville, Beaucoup Creek also starts, flowing south into the Big Muddy River. This means Nashville is right on the edge of two major river systems!
A Look at Nashville's Past
Nashville was first established in 1830. It was originally called New Nashville. The local post office opened in 1831, and it was simply named Nashville.
Recent Events and Records
On June 28, 2020, something exciting happened in Nashville. Caleb Klein set a world record for the most pogo stick jumps without using his hands! He completed an amazing 13,015 jumps in a row.
In July 2024, about 200 residents had to leave their homes temporarily. This happened because there was a concern that the Nashville Dam might fail after a lot of rain.
Nashville's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 872 | — | |
| 1870 | 1,640 | 88.1% | |
| 1880 | 2,222 | 35.5% | |
| 1890 | 2,084 | −6.2% | |
| 1900 | 2,184 | 4.8% | |
| 1910 | 2,135 | −2.2% | |
| 1920 | 2,209 | 3.5% | |
| 1930 | 2,243 | 1.5% | |
| 1940 | 2,418 | 7.8% | |
| 1950 | 2,432 | 0.6% | |
| 1960 | 2,606 | 7.2% | |
| 1970 | 3,027 | 16.2% | |
| 1980 | 3,186 | 5.3% | |
| 1990 | 3,202 | 0.5% | |
| 2000 | 3,147 | −1.7% | |
| 2010 | 3,258 | 3.5% | |
| 2020 | 3,105 | −4.7% | |
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The population of Nashville has changed over the years. In 2000, there were 3,147 people living in the city. About 31.6% of the households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.36 people.
Age Groups in Nashville
The city's population includes people of all ages. In 2000, about 24.6% of residents were under 18 years old. About 18.3% were 65 years or older. The median age was 39 years, meaning half the population was younger and half was older than 39.
Learning in Nashville
Nashville offers several schools for students of different ages.
Primary Schools
- Nashville Grade School (public)
- Trinity-St. John Lutheran School (private)
- St. Ann Catholic School (private)
Secondary School
- Nashville Community High School District 99 (public high school)
Major Businesses and Jobs
Nashville is home to several important businesses that provide many jobs for its residents.
Automobile Parts Manufacturing
- Nascote Industries: This company makes parts for cars. It's part of a bigger company called Magna International. The Nashville plant opened in 1985 and employs over 1,000 people.
- Grupo Antolin: This company also makes auto parts. It employs 522 people in Nashville. This plant started in 1987 as Ligma Corporation.
Trucking and Warehousing
- Norrenberns Truck Service: This business handles trucking and storage. It started in 1925 and moved to Nashville later. By 2004, it had grown to 130 trucks and 275 employees.
Past Employers
Before these companies, the biggest employer was National Mine Service Company. It closed its Nashville operations in 1983, which meant 240 people lost their jobs.
Nashville in the News
Nashville has its own ways of keeping people informed and entertained.
Local Media Outlets
- WNSV: This is the only FM radio station in Washington County.
- The Nashville News: This is a weekly newspaper that shares local news.
Famous People from Nashville
Many notable individuals have connections to Nashville, Illinois.
- G. R. Beckmeyer: An Illinois state representative, businessman, and former mayor of Nashville.
- Harry Blackmun: A U.S. Supreme Court Justice, born in Nashville in 1908.
- William St. John Forman: A former U.S. Representative and former mayor of Nashville.
- Hugh Green: An Illinois politician, born near Nashville.
- Byron O. House: A Chief Justice of the Illinois Supreme Court, who lived in Nashville.
- Lloyd A. Karmeier: An Illinois Supreme Court Justice, who lives in Nashville. He was also a Circuit Court judge for the area.
- Ralph L. Maxwell: An Illinois Supreme Court Justice, born in Nashville.
- Thomas B. Needles: An Illinois politician.
- Royce Newman: An offensive lineman for the Green Bay Packers football team.
- Kirk Rueter: A former pitcher for the San Francisco Giants baseball team.
