Tiskilwa, Illinois facts for kids
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Tiskilwa, Illinois
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The Stevens House
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Gem of the Valley
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Location of Tiskilwa in Bureau County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Bureau |
| Townships | Indiantown, Arispie |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.517 sq mi (1.34 km2) |
| • Land | 0.517 sq mi (1.34 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
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| • Total | 740 |
| • Density | 1,431/sq mi (553/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
61368
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| Area code(s) | 815 |
| FIPS code | 17-75549 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Tiskilwa, Illinois |
Tiskilwa is a small village located in Bureau County, Illinois, United States. It's sometimes called the "Gem of the Valley." In 2020, about 740 people lived here. Tiskilwa is part of the larger Ottawa area.
A company called Exelon Wind, which is part of Exelon Power, runs a big wind energy project in Tiskilwa. This project helps create clean energy.
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Where is Tiskilwa Located?
Tiskilwa is found at these coordinates: 41.291664 degrees North and -89.506462 degrees West. It covers a total area of about 0.52 square miles (1.35 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
The Story of Tiskilwa
Early Days of the Village
Before and after people from Europe settled in Illinois, the area where Tiskilwa is now was home to a Potawatomi village called Indiantown. In 1836, a man named Augustus Langworthy started a town called Windsor in this spot.
Then, in 1840, Windsor and Indiantown joined together and were renamed Tiskilwa. The village officially became a town in 1856. Tiskilwa grew into an important place for the economy and culture of the region. It had its own government, schools, churches, and shops. These places served both the people living in the village and farm families from the surrounding area. It was a small community with its main street being the center of activity.
Tiskilwa Schools Through the Years
Tiskilwa High School closed its doors in 1996. Now, high school students from Tiskilwa go to Princeton High School (Illinois). The Tiskilwa grade school building is now used for special education programs for several counties. It also hosts the Bureau Educational Support Team (BEST Program), which is an alternative school for students from kindergarten through 12th grade.
The very first school buildings in Tiskilwa were built in 1838. A newer building was put up in 1867. The modern high school building was built in 1978, but it closed when the school system changed in 1996. The first class to graduate from Tiskilwa was in 1878, with only two students.
Fun Festivals in Tiskilwa
Strawberry Festival Fun
Tiskilwa has a special Strawberry and Artisan Festival every year on the second Saturday in June. This festival celebrates the local strawberry season and shows off the work of artists from the area. You can enjoy fresh berries and strawberry shortcake, listen to live music, and find fun activities for kids. There are also food vendors in downtown Tiskilwa. This festival often happens at the same time as town-wide garage sales.
Pow Wow Days Celebration
Tiskilwa celebrates Pow Wow Days every year during the first weekend in August. This is a three-day event! It includes a community concert, big band dancing, a parade, and a Native American pow wow. There are also food stands run by the 4-H Club and cheerleaders, church lunches, historical tours, and displays of antique cars and tractors. Pow Wow Days started in 1976 as part of the national bicentennial celebration.
How Many People Live in Tiskilwa?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 559 | — | |
| 1870 | 761 | 36.1% | |
| 1880 | 753 | −1.1% | |
| 1890 | 801 | 6.4% | |
| 1900 | 965 | 20.5% | |
| 1910 | 857 | −11.2% | |
| 1920 | 915 | 6.8% | |
| 1930 | 893 | −2.4% | |
| 1940 | 920 | 3.0% | |
| 1950 | 962 | 4.6% | |
| 1960 | 951 | −1.1% | |
| 1970 | 973 | 2.3% | |
| 1980 | 990 | 1.7% | |
| 1990 | 830 | −16.2% | |
| 2000 | 787 | −5.2% | |
| 2010 | 829 | 5.3% | |
| 2020 | 740 | −10.7% | |
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According to the 2020 census, there were 740 people living in Tiskilwa. These people lived in 298 households, and 191 of those were families. The village had about 1,431 people per square mile.
Most of the people in the village (about 92.43%) were White. A small number were African American (0.27%), Asian (0.41%), or from other races. About 6.49% of the people were from two or more races. People who identified as Hispanic or Latino made up 2.30% of the population.
About 30.5% of the households had children under 18 living with them. About 45.64% were married couples. The average household had about 2.92 people.
The median age in the village was 46.6 years old. This means half the people were younger than 46.6, and half were older. About 22.7% of the population was under 18.
The median income for a household in Tiskilwa was $41,071. This means half the households earned more than this, and half earned less. About 17.3% of families and 21.8% of all people in Tiskilwa lived below the poverty line.
Famous People from Tiskilwa
- Warren Giles: A professional baseball executive who was born in Tiskilwa.
- Charles Torrey Simpson: A scientist who studied plants (botanist) and shells (malacologist), and worked to protect nature.
- Lilian Whiting: A journalist, editor, and writer of poems and short stories.
See also
In Spanish: Tiskilwa (Illinois) para niños
