Taylor Ridge, Illinois facts for kids
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Taylor Ridge, Illinois
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 Taylor Ridge, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Taylor Ridge, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Rock Island |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.55 sq mi (4.02 km2) |
| • Land | 1.55 sq mi (4.02 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 141 |
| • Density | 90.85/sq mi (35.07/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
61284
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| GNIS feature ID | 419567 |
Taylor Ridge is a small community in Rock Island County, Illinois, in the United States. It's known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not an official city or town.
Taylor Ridge is found where two roads meet: Illinois Route 94 and Illinois Route 192. It's about 4 miles (6.4 km) north of a town called Reynolds. Taylor Ridge also has its own post office with the ZIP code 61284.
About the People of Taylor Ridge
This section tells us about the number of people living in Taylor Ridge.
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| 2020 | 141 | — | |
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According to the 2020 census, 141 people lived in Taylor Ridge. A census is like a big count of everyone in a country. It helps us understand how many people live in different places.
Famous People from Taylor Ridge
Even though Taylor Ridge is small, some interesting people have come from there!
- Herb Crompton was born in Taylor Ridge in 1911. He became a professional baseball player, playing as a catcher in Major League Baseball (MLB).
- Mona Martin was born in Taylor Ridge in 1934. She became an important person in Iowa politics. She was even added to the Iowa Women's Hall of Fame for her achievements.
- Bryan Saulpaugh is a racing driver. He is known for his skills in car racing.
