Texico, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Texico
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 Texico
Location in Illinois
Texico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jefferson |
| Elevation | 512 ft (156 m) |
| Population
(2010)
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| • Total | 809 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Postal code |
62889
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| GNIS ID | 419617 |
Texico is a small place in Jefferson County, Illinois, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. It's also sometimes called Field.
In 2010, about 851 people lived in Texico. It's a quiet community in the state of Illinois.
How Texico Got Its Name
The name "Texico" has a cool story behind it! A man named Cashus M. Columbus Theodore Claybourn (who lived from 1860 to 1936) came up with it.
Cashus lived in Texico until 1901, when he moved to Texas. He combined parts of different names to create "Texico":
- Tex came from Texas, where he moved.
- The i came from Illinois, his home state.
- The c came from his own last name, Claybourn.
- The o came from the Osborns, a family who owned land in the area.
So, the name is a mix of places and people important to Cashus!
Community Life in Texico
Texico is home to several important places that bring the community together.
Churches
There are four churches in Texico. The biggest and oldest one is the Panther Fork Baptist Church. The other churches are:
- Donoho (which is a Prairie Christian Church)
- Antioch Christian Church
- Union Chapel
These churches are important gathering spots for many residents.
Other Important Places
Texico also has a Post Office, which helps people send and receive mail. In the past, there was a bank called Texico State Bank.
Kids in Texico go to Field Grade School. This is an elementary school for students from kindergarten all the way up to 8th grade. It's a central part of the community for families with children.
