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Mason County, Illinois
Mason County is a county in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it had a population of 14,666. Its county seat is Havana. The county is named in honor of George Mason, a member of the Virginia legislature who campaigned for the adoption of the United States Bill of Rights. History Mason County was created in 1841 out of portions of Tazewell and Menard counties. File:Mason County 1841.png, Mason County at the time of its creation in 1841 Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has an area of , of which is land and (4.3%) is water. Mason County is bound on the south by the Sangamon River, and on the west by the Illinois River. These rivers join at the county's southwest tip. The soil covering much of Mason County is very sandy. This was formed during the melting of the Wisconsin Glacier about 10,000 years ago. Meltwater from the glacier deposited large amounts of sand in a delta region near at the junction of the Sangamon and Il ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mason County Courthouse (Illinois)
Mason County Courthouse may refer to: *Mason County Courthouse (Michigan), Ludington, Michigan *Mason County Courthouse (Texas) The Mason County Courthouse is an historic courthouse building located in Mason, Texas. Built in 1909 to 1910 at a cost of $39,786, it was designed by Georgia-born American architect Edward Columbus Hosford, who is noted for the courthouses an ..., Mason, Texas * Mason County Courthouse (Washington), Shelton, Washington, listed on the National Register of Historic Places {{disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Illinois Route 10
Illinois Route 10 (IL 10) is an arterial east–west state highway that runs from rural Mason County east to Champaign, a distance of . Route description Illinois 10 starts at US 136 about 12 miles east of Havana. The highway heads south to Easton, and then changes direction to reach Mason City and Lincoln. The highway passes through many small towns on the way to Champaign, and it runs through Clinton and by Clinton Lake. The highway closely parallels Interstate 72 for the last 10 miles before reaching US 150 in Champaign. History Illinois 10 has undergone major changes since it was initially established. Originally, SBI Route 10 followed Interstate 72 much more closely and ran from Jacksonville to Danville. Over the years, it has been dropped from Jacksonville, reinstated in Decatur, dropped entirely west of Danville, reapplied and dropped in Havana and then finally reapplied east of I-72. This last revision was made in 1974. Major intersections Referen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Americans
Americans are the citizens and nationals of the United States of America.; ; Although direct citizens and nationals make up the majority of Americans, many dual citizens, expatriates, and permanent residents could also legally claim American nationality. The United States is home to people of many racial and ethnic origins; consequently, American culture and law do not equate nationality with race or ethnicity, but with citizenship and an oath of permanent allegiance. Overview The majority of Americans or their ancestors immigrated to the United States or are descended from people who were brought as slaves within the past five centuries, with the exception of the Native American population and people from Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippine Islands, who became American through expansion of the country in the 19th century, additionally America expanded into American Samoa, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Northern Mariana Islands in the 20th century. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Germans
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United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau (USCB), officially the Bureau of the Census, is a principal agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, responsible for producing data about the American people and economy. The Census Bureau is part of the U.S. Department of Commerce and its director is appointed by the President of the United States. The Census Bureau's primary mission is conducting the U.S. census every ten years, which allocates the seats of the U.S. House of Representatives to the states based on their population. The bureau's various censuses and surveys help allocate over $675 billion in federal funds every year and it assists states, local communities, and businesses make informed decisions. The information provided by the census informs decisions on where to build and maintain schools, hospitals, transportation infrastructure, and police and fire departments. In addition to the decennial census, the Census Bureau continually conducts over 130 surveys and p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Schuyler County, Illinois
Schuyler County is a county in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it had a population of 7,544. Its county seat is Rushville. History Schuyler County was formed in 1825 out of Pike and Fulton counties. It is named for Philip Schuyler, member of the Continental Congress and Senator from New York. File:Schuyler County Illinois 1825.png, Schuyler County (1825), with unorganized territory, Warren County, and Mercer County assigned to it. File:Schuyler County Illinois 1826.png, Schuyler County (1826–1830), with McDonough County assigned to it. File:Schuyler County Illinois 1827.png, Schuyler (1830–1839), with McDonough County becoming organized. File:Schuyler County Illinois 1839.png, Schuyler in 1839, when the creation of Brown County reduced Schuyler to its present borders. Geography According to the US Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and (0.9%) is water. Climate and weather In recent years, average temperature ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cass County, Illinois
Cass County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. As of the 2010 United States Census, the population was 13,642. Its county seat is Virginia. It is the home of the Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area. History Cass County was formed in 1837 out of Morgan County. It was named for Lewis Cass, a general in the War of 1812, Governor of the Michigan Territory, and United States Secretary of State in 1860. Cass was serving as Andrew Jackson's Secretary of War just before the County was named. File:Cass County Illinois 1837.png, Cass County at the time of its creation. File:Cass County Illinois 1845.png, In 1845, the county's border was adjusted southward, enlarging it to its current size. Geography According to the US Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and (2.1%) is water. Adjacent counties * Mason County - northeast * Menard County - east * Sangamon County - southeast * Morgan County - south * Brown Coun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Logan County, Illinois
Logan County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it had a population of 30,305. Its county seat is Lincoln. Logan County comprises the Lincoln, IL Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Springfield-Jacksonville-Lincoln, IL Combined Statistical Area. History Established in 1839, Logan County was named after physician and State Representative John Logan, father of Union General John Alexander Loganbr> File:Logan County Illinois 1839.png, Logan County from the time of its creation to 1841 File:Logan County Illinois 1841.png, Logan County between 1841 and 1845 File:Logan County Illinois 1845.png, In 1845, a portion of Dewitt County was ceded to Logan, bringing it to its current size Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and (0.1%) is water. Climate and weather In recent years, average temperatures in the county seat of Lincoln have ranged from a low of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fulton County, Illinois
Fulton County is a county in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it had a population of 37,069. Its county seat is Lewistown, and the largest city is Canton. Fulton County comprises the Canton, IL Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is part of the Peoria-Canton, IL Combined Statistical Area. History Fulton County was organized in 1823 from Pike County. It is named for Robert Fulton, developer of the first commercially successful steamboat. American poet and writer Edgar Lee Masters lived in Fulton County during the 1890s; he later became famous for the Spoon River Anthology, written in 1915. Fulton County was home to Camp Ellis during World War II. The county is known for the annual Spoon River Scenic Drive, which occurs the first 2 weekends in October. This has been a tradition since 1968 and attracts thousands of participants from all over the country. Fulton County is home to the Ogden-Fettie Site, a significant site for Havana Hopewell Nativ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Illinois Route 97
Illinois Route 97 (IL 97) is a north–south state highway in the central and western portions of the U.S. state of Illinois. It extends from I-55 Business (Business Loop I-55) in Springfield northwest to U.S. Highway 150 (US 150) near Galesburg. It crosses over the Illinois River on a bridge west of Havana. This is a distance of . Route description IL 97 starts off in Springfield on East Clear Lake Avenue. It heads west, forming a concurrency with IL 125. IL 97 splits off and north shortly after, entering Menard County. In Menard County, along a concurrency with IL 123 in New Salem, it passes Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site near Petersburg, the home of Abraham Lincoln in the 1830s. It afterwards passes through Mason County. The road enters Fulton County immediately after crossing a bridge concurrent with US 136 and IL 78. It then passes both the Emiquon National Wildlife Refuge and Dickson Mounds State ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Illinois 97
Illinois Route 97 (IL 97) is a north–south state highway in the central and western portions of the U.S. state of Illinois. It extends from I-55 Business (Business Loop I-55) in Springfield, Illinois, Springfield northwest to U.S. Highway 150, U.S. Highway 150 (US 150) near Galesburg, Illinois, Galesburg. It crosses over the Illinois River on a bridge west of Havana, Illinois, Havana. This is a distance of . Route description IL 97 starts off in Springfield, Illinois, Springfield on East Clear Lake Avenue. It heads west, forming a Concurrency (road), concurrency with Illinois Route 125, IL 125. IL 97 splits off and north shortly after, entering Menard County, Illinois, Menard County. In Menard County, along a concurrency with Illinois Route 123, IL 123 in New Salem (Menard County), Illinois, New Salem, it passes Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site near Petersburg, Illinois, Petersburg, the home of Abraham Lincoln in the 1830s. It a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Illinois Route 78
Illinois Route 78 is a major north–south highway in western Illinois. It runs from Illinois Route 104 northwest of Jacksonville north to Highway 78 at the Wisconsin state line north of Warren. This is a distance of . Route description Jacksonville to Elmwood Starting from IL 104 in Jacksonville, IL 78 briefly travels east, then south, and then east again. Then, it turns north via Main Street, passing the Jacksonville Municipal Airport. As it continues north, it then reaches IL 125 in Virginia. In Havana, US 136, as well as IL 97, begins to run concurrently with IL 78. US 136 then leaves the concurrency just west of the Scott W. Lucas Bridge. At the US 24 junction, IL 97 branches off west via US 24 while IL 78 travels east via US 24. In Little America, IL 78 branches off north from US 24. Then, IL 9 runs concurrently with IL 78 in Canton. In Farmington, IL 78 turns east via IL 116 a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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