Toulon, Illinois facts for kids
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Toulon
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Stark County Courthouse in Toulon
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Location of Toulon in Stark County, Illinois.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Stark |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.02 sq mi (2.63 km2) |
| • Land | 1.02 sq mi (2.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,193 |
| • Density | 1,173.06/sq mi (453.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
61483
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-75783 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Toulon, Illinois |
Toulon is a small city in Illinois, United States. It is the main town, also called the county seat, for Stark County. In 2010, about 1,292 people lived there. Toulon is also part of the larger Peoria area. It is the starting point for the Rock Island Trail State Park, a popular place for outdoor activities.
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Geography of Toulon
Toulon is located at 41°5′40″N 89°51′44″W / 41.09444°N 89.86222°W. This means it is in the northern part of the United States.
The city covers an area of about 1.02 square miles (2.63 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Schools in Toulon
Toulon is home to the schools for Stark County. Both Stark County High School and Stark County Junior High are located here.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 904 | — | |
| 1880 | 967 | 7.0% | |
| 1890 | 945 | −2.3% | |
| 1900 | 1,057 | 11.9% | |
| 1910 | 1,208 | 14.3% | |
| 1920 | 1,235 | 2.2% | |
| 1930 | 1,203 | −2.6% | |
| 1940 | 1,230 | 2.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,173 | −4.6% | |
| 1960 | 1,213 | 3.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,207 | −0.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,390 | 15.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,328 | −4.5% | |
| 2000 | 1,400 | 5.4% | |
| 2010 | 1,292 | −7.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,193 | −7.7% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 1,400 people living in Toulon. These people lived in 555 homes. About 355 of these homes were families.
The population density was about 1,575 people per square mile. This means many people lived close together.
About 23.3% of the people were under 18 years old. About 26.8% were 65 years or older. The average age in the city was 42 years old.
Famous People from Toulon
Many interesting people have come from Toulon. Here are a few:
- Charlie Hall – He was a baseball player. He played as an outfielder for the New York Metropolitans.
- Paul Unruh – He was a college basketball player. He played for the Bradley team.
- Johnny Walker – Another baseball player. He was a catcher for the Philadelphia Athletics.
- Ashton C. Shallenberger – He became the 15th Governor of Nebraska. He served from 1909 to 1911.
- Merritt Heaton – He was a farmer who appeared on The Tonight Show. He was 97 years old and known as the Oldest Active Farmer.
See also
In Spanish: Toulon (Illinois) para niños
