Vernon, Illinois facts for kids
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Vernon, Illinois
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Location in Marion County, Illinois
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 Vernon, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Marion |
| Township | Patoka |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.88 sq mi (2.28 km2) |
| • Land | 0.88 sq mi (2.28 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 515 ft (157 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 103 |
| • Density | 116.78/sq mi (45.10/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
62892
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-77681 |
| GNIS ID | 2400061 |
Vernon is a small village located in Marion County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 103 people lived there.
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History of Vernon
Vernon was started in 1872. It was founded by the Illinois Central Railroad company. The village was named after William Vernon, who worked as an auditor for the railway.
A famous artist named Herbert Ryman was born in Vernon. He worked for Walt Disney Studios.
Geography and Location
Vernon is found in the northwestern part of Marion County. A main road, U.S. Route 51, goes right through the village. This road leads south about 3 miles (5 km) to Patoka. It also goes north about 11 miles (18 km) to Vandalia.
The county seat of Marion County, Salem, is about 18 miles (29 km) southeast of Vernon. The village covers a total area of about 0.88 square miles (2.28 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
Waterways Near Vernon
Water from the village flows south into a small stream. This stream then joins the North Fork, which eventually flows into the Kaskaskia River. The Kaskaskia River is part of Carlyle Lake, which is about 8 miles (13 km) southwest of Vernon.
Population Changes in Vernon
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 333 | — | |
| 1920 | 230 | −30.9% | |
| 1930 | 245 | 6.5% | |
| 1940 | 290 | 18.4% | |
| 1950 | 243 | −16.2% | |
| 1960 | 235 | −3.3% | |
| 1970 | 203 | −13.6% | |
| 1980 | 199 | −2.0% | |
| 1990 | 207 | 4.0% | |
| 2000 | 178 | −14.0% | |
| 2010 | 129 | −27.5% | |
| 2020 | 103 | −20.2% | |
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In 2000, there were 178 people living in Vernon. These people lived in 77 households, and 46 of these were families. The village had about 195 people per square mile (75 people per square kilometer).
Most people in Vernon were White (98.31%). A small number were Native American (0.56%) or from two or more races (1.12%). About 1.69% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Economy and Oil Hub
The Patoka Oil Terminal is an important part of the economy in the area. It is located between the villages of Patoka and Vernon. This terminal is like a big center for oil. It connects many different oil pipelines.
How the Oil Terminal Works
The Patoka Oil Terminal is similar to a much larger oil storage area in Cushing, Oklahoma. It acts as an "oil hub" where oil from various pipelines comes together. Some of the pipelines that connect to this terminal include the Dakota Access Pipeline, the Enbridge Pipeline System, the Keystone Pipeline, and the Trunkline Pipeline.
