Standard, Illinois facts for kids
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Village of Standard
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Location of Standard in Putnam County, Illinois.
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 Standard, Illinois
Location in Illinois
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Putnam |
| Township | Granville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.71 sq mi (1.84 km2) |
| • Land | 0.71 sq mi (1.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Population
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| • Total | 225 |
| • Density | 316.46/sq mi (122.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
61363
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| FIPS code | 17-72221 |
| Website | [None] |
Standard is a small village located in Putnam County, Illinois, in the United States. A village is a type of small town. In 2020, about 225 people lived there. Standard is part of a larger area called the Ottawa Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Discovering Standard's Past
How Standard Got Its Name
The story of Standard began in 1905. A company called B.F. Berry Coal Company wanted to open a new mine. They hired a man named John Cherry to help dig the mine.
To support the mine, a new railroad was built. It connected Granville and Oglesby. At first, the village was called Berry. This was in honor of the coal company.
In 1908, the name changed to Taft. But there was another town named Taft, which caused confusion. So, in 1914, the village was renamed Standard.
Life in the Early Village
When the mine first opened, the village was very simple. It had only two large boarding houses. These were places where miners could live.
Later, the company built more houses. These were for miners who had families. The mine was very important to the village. However, it closed down in 1924.
Where is Standard Located?
Standard is found at specific coordinates: 41.256450 degrees North and -89.179014 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The village covers a total area of about 0.7 square miles (1.8 square kilometers). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the village limits.
Who Lives in Standard?
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Standard has changed over many years. Here is how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 444 | — | |
| 1910 | 793 | 78.6% | |
| 1920 | 980 | 23.6% | |
| 1930 | 352 | −64.1% | |
| 1940 | 334 | −5.1% | |
| 1950 | 290 | −13.2% | |
| 1960 | 282 | −2.8% | |
| 1970 | 282 | 0.0% | |
| 1980 | 277 | −1.8% | |
| 1990 | 260 | −6.1% | |
| 2000 | 256 | −1.5% | |
| 2010 | 220 | −14.1% | |
| 2020 | 223 | 1.4% | |
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As you can see, the population was highest in 1920. This was likely when the mine was still open. After the mine closed, the population became much smaller.
A Look at the People in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 256 people living in Standard. These people lived in 115 different homes. About 67 of these homes were families.
Most of the people in the village were White. A small number of people were from two or more races. Some people identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Standard was 39 years old. About 24% of the people were under 18. This means there were many kids and teenagers.
Famous People from Standard
Notable Residents
One well-known person born in Standard is Ernani Bernardi. He was a talented big-band musician. He also served on the City Council of Los Angeles.
Images for kids
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Location of Standard in Putnam County, Illinois.
See also
In Spanish: Standard (Illinois) para niños
