Shiloh, Illinois facts for kids
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Village of Shiloh
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"The Place To Be"
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Location of Shiloh in St. Clair County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | St. Clair |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.13 sq mi (28.84 km2) |
| • Land | 11.05 sq mi (28.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) |
| Elevation | 561 ft (171 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 14,098 |
| • Density | 1,276.18/sq mi (492.73/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 17-69524 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399809 |
| Website | http://www.shilohil.org/ |
Shiloh is a village located in St. Clair County, Illinois, in the United States. It is part of the larger St. Louis metropolitan area. In 2010, about 12,651 people lived there.
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History of Shiloh
The area where Shiloh is now was once known as "Three Springs." This name came from its natural springs. In April 1807, a special 11-day religious meeting was held here. This was the first such meeting in St. Clair County. It might have been the second in the entire Illinois Country. At that time, Illinois was part of the Indiana Territory.
The meeting was organized by Reverend William McKendree. He was an important leader in the Methodist Episcopal Church. This event led to the building of the log Shiloh Meeting House soon after. It was the first Methodist church in the county. It was also the second in the Illinois Country.
This meeting house grew into the longest-running United Methodist church in Illinois. The village and township that grew around it took its name from this church. Three members of this church were important in state government. They worked to prevent slavery from becoming common in Illinois.
Geography of Shiloh
Shiloh is located at 38°33′N 89°55′W / 38.550°N 89.917°W.
In 2010, Shiloh covered about 10.95 square miles (28.36 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 10.86 square miles (28.13 square kilometers), is land. Only a small part, about 0.09 square miles (0.23 square kilometers), is water.
Shiloh is home to Scott Air Force Base. It is also the eastern end of the Metrolink Red Line. This electric train system connects Shiloh to the St. Louis area.
Population Changes in Shiloh
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 298 | — | |
| 1910 | 395 | — | |
| 1920 | 381 | −3.5% | |
| 1930 | 384 | 0.8% | |
| 1940 | 409 | 6.5% | |
| 1950 | 453 | 10.8% | |
| 1960 | 701 | 54.7% | |
| 1970 | 945 | 34.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,045 | 10.6% | |
| 1990 | 2,655 | 154.1% | |
| 2000 | 7,643 | 187.9% | |
| 2010 | 12,651 | 65.5% | |
| 2020 | 14,098 | 11.4% | |
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The population of Shiloh has grown a lot over the years. In 1870, only 298 people lived there. By 2000, the population had grown to 7,643 people. The most recent count in 2020 showed that 14,098 people live in Shiloh.
In 2000, there were 2,778 households in the village. About 40.9% of these households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had 2.63 people. The average family had 3.05 people.
The median age of people in Shiloh in 2000 was 33 years old. This means half the people were younger than 33 and half were older.
Education in Shiloh
The Shiloh Village School District 85 has two schools. Most children in Shiloh go to Shiloh Elementary School. They then attend Shiloh Middle School. Both of these are public schools.
After middle school, Shiloh students go to O'Fallon Township High School, which is District 203. However, students who live west of Greenmount Road go to Whiteside Elementary School. They then attend Belleville Township High School East.
Notable People from Shiloh
- Ken Bone: He became well-known for participating in a presidential debate in 2016.
- Shannon O'Keefe: She is a professional bowler. She also coaches bowling for McKendree University.
- Mary Wickes: She was an actress. She is buried at the Shiloh Valley Cemetery.
See also
In Spanish: Shiloh (Illinois) para niños
