Saunemin, Illinois facts for kids
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Saunemin, Illinois
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 Saunemin, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Saunemin, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| County | Livingston |
| Township | Saunemin |
| Founded | November 3, 1857 |
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 396 |
| ZIP code |
61769
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| Area code | 815 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399763 |
Saunemin is a small village located in Livingston County, Illinois, in the United States. It was officially founded on November 3, 1857. As of 2023, about 396 people live there. It is a quiet place with a rich history.
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Where is Saunemin?
Saunemin is found in the eastern part of Livingston County, Illinois. A main road, Illinois Route 116, runs through the southern side of the village. This road can take you about 12 miles (19 km) west to Pontiac. Pontiac is the main town for the county.
If you go east on Route 116 for about 26 miles (42 km), you will reach Ashkum. The village also stretches west along Route 116 to where it meets Illinois Route 47. Route 47 goes north about 15 miles (24 km) to Dwight. It also goes south about 10 miles (16 km) to Forrest.
How Many People Live Here?
This section shows how the number of people living in Saunemin has changed over many years. This information comes from the U.S. Census, which counts everyone in the country every ten years.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 228 | — | |
| 1890 | 366 | 60.5% | |
| 1900 | 350 | −4.4% | |
| 1910 | 357 | 2.0% | |
| 1920 | 360 | 0.8% | |
| 1930 | 376 | 4.4% | |
| 1940 | 341 | −9.3% | |
| 1950 | 338 | −0.9% | |
| 1960 | 392 | 16.0% | |
| 1970 | 415 | 5.9% | |
| 1980 | 463 | 11.6% | |
| 1990 | 399 | −13.8% | |
| 2000 | 456 | 14.3% | |
| 2010 | 420 | −7.9% | |
| 2020 | 398 | −5.2% | |
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Famous People from Saunemin
Saunemin has been home to several interesting people who became well-known in different fields.
George S. Brydia
George S. Brydia was born in Saunemin. He became a journalist, which means he wrote for newspapers. He was also a salesman and a politician. Politicians are people who work in government to make decisions for the public.
Albert Cashier
Albert Cashier was a person who lived as a man and joined the army during the American Civil War. He fought for the Union side. His story is a unique part of American history.
Arthur R. Falter
Arthur R. Falter was a businessman and a politician. He was involved in both running businesses and serving in government.
Ira M. Lish
Ira M. Lish was also a businessman. He became a Representative and a Senator for Illinois. This means he helped make laws for the state of Illinois.
See also
In Spanish: Saunemin para niños
