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Stronghurst, Illinois
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Location of Stronghurst in Henderson County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Henderson |
| Townships | Stronghurst, Media |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.87 sq mi (2.26 km2) |
| • Land | 0.87 sq mi (2.26 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 833 |
| • Density | 954.18/sq mi (368.36/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
61480
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-73261 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399921 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Stronghurst, Illinois |
| Website | https://www.villageofstronghurst.org/ |
Stronghurst is a small village located in Henderson County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 833 people lived there. It is part of a larger area that includes Burlington, Iowa.
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Exploring Stronghurst's Location
Stronghurst is found in the southern part of Henderson County. A main road, Illinois Route 94, goes right through the village. This road can take you north to Biggsville (about 9 miles away) or south to La Harpe (about 15 miles away).
The city of Burlington, Iowa, is also nearby, about 15 miles to the northwest. Stronghurst covers a total area of about 0.87 square miles (2.26 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
Who Lives in Stronghurst?
In 2020, there were 833 people living in Stronghurst. There were 373 households, and 268 of these were families. Most people living in the village are White (about 95%). A small number of people are African American or Asian, and some people are from two or more different backgrounds. About 2% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (about 40%) had children under 18 living with them. The average age of people in Stronghurst was about 35.4 years old. This means there's a good mix of younger people, adults, and older residents.
Getting Around: Transportation
Even though Stronghurst is a small village, it's on the route of a famous train. The Southwest Chief train, run by Amtrak, passes through Stronghurst on BNSF tracks. This train travels all the way from Los Angeles to Chicago. However, the train does not stop in Stronghurst.
If you want to catch an Amtrak train, the closest station for the Southwest Chief is in Fort Madison, which is about 27 miles southwest. Another Amtrak train, the California Zephyr, has a stop in Burlington, about 18 miles to the west.
Fun Things to Do in Stronghurst
Stronghurst has several community events that bring people together. These include the Henderson County Fair and the Henderson County Old Tyme Farm Show, which are great ways to see local traditions and farming history. Around the holidays, there's a special merchants' walk.
For younger kids, an annual Easter egg hunt is held at the city park. These activities help make Stronghurst a friendly and active place to live.
