Dallas City, Illinois
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FIPS code | 17-18420 |
GNIS feature ID | 2393708[2] |
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Dallas City is a city in Hancock and Henderson counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. The population in 2020 stands at an estimate of 805, a decline from the 2010 census of 945,[3] which was a decline from 1,055 in 2000.
The Hancock County portion of Dallas City is part of the
History
According to historical records, a man named Israel Atherton purchased the land around present-day Dallas City in 1836. He built a log cabin but he didn't seem to stay very long. He sold the land to John Finch, who built a village, which today is still recognized as, Dallas City.
Abraham Lincoln Monument
On October 23, 1858, Abraham Lincoln stopped in Dallas City, Illinois to deliver a speech. Many local men were instrumental in persuading Lincoln to visit Dallas in 1858, including George M. Ames, H.F. Black, and Ben Mendenhall. According to the Dallas City Review newspaper, several efforts were made by Democrats to tear down the platform that had been erected for Lincoln to use during his speech. Republican forces, however, were present and did not allow it to happen. A monument to represent Lincoln's visit sits on the Mississippi River on the Riverfront Park at the end of Oak St.[7]
There was supposed to be two stones with bronze plaques, one for Lincoln's visit, the other for President James Polk along with his Vice-President, George M Dallas. There is no information given as to why that other plaque was not included on the stone, but it is assumed Lincoln's was more impactful.[9]
The day before (October 22, 1858), Lincoln had spoken at the second courthouse made in Hancock County, the county Dallas City is a part of, to residents as he and Stephen A. Douglas were running against one another for the US Senate.[10]
Geography
Dallas City is located at 40°38′12″N 91°9′55″W / 40.63667°N 91.16528°W (40.636565, -91.165256).[11]
According to the 2010 census, Dallas City has a total area of 3.272 square miles (8.47 km2), of which 2.37 square miles (6.14 km2) (or 72.43%) is land and 0.902 square miles (2.34 km2) (or 27.57%) is water.[12]
Demographics
Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
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1870 | 78 | — | |
1880 | 829 | 962.8% | |
1890 | 747 | −9.9% | |
1900 | 970 | 29.9% | |
1910 | 1,288 | 32.8% | |
1920 | 1,140 | −11.5% | |
1930 | 1,114 | −2.3% | |
1940 | 1,149 | 3.1% | |
1950 | 1,275 | 11.0% | |
1960 | 1,276 | 0.1% | |
1970 | 1,284 | 0.6% | |
1980 | 1,408 | 9.7% | |
1990 | 1,037 | −26.3% | |
2000 | 1,055 | 1.7% | |
2010 | 945 | −10.4% | |
2020 | 805 | −14.8% | |
U.S. Decennial Census[13] |
As of the
There were 466 households, out of which 23.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.4% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.2% were non-families. 30.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and the average family size was 2.79.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.6% under the age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 22.7% from 25 to 44, 28.9% from 45 to 64, and 21.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 45 years. For every 100 females, there were 85.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.0 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $31,731, and the median income for a family was $41,316. Males had a median income of $37,279 versus $18,571 for females. The
Transportation
Amtrak’s Southwest Chief, which operates between Los Angeles and Chicago, passes through the town on BNSF tracks, but makes no stop. The nearest station is located in Fort Madison, 8 miles (13 km) to the west.
Education
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Dallas Elementary School District 327 operates the public elementary school; it formerly was known as Dallas City Community School District #336.
Although there is no exact date other than the early 1900s, the Dallas City High School was opened. The design of the building imitates the making of a castle. The school's nickname and mascot were the "Bulldogs", and their colors were red and black. The school's athletic teams did not fall far from greatness. Within the time it was open, the boy's teams won a total of 12 regional championships, 6 of which were earned in the 1940s.[16]
In 2001
References
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dallas City, Illinois
- ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Dallas City city, Illinois". American Factfinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved June 12, 2017.[dead link]
- ^ Klinkenberg, Dean (August 28, 2015). "Dallas City". Mississippi Valley Traveler. Retrieved November 29, 2022.
- ISBN 978-0-252-09070-7.
- ^ "Hancock County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 3, 2015.
- ^ "Politics and Lincoln Historical Marker". www.hmdb.org. Retrieved October 2, 2022.
- ^ "File:Lincoln Spoke Here - Dallas City Illinois (42910308392).jpg" by formulanone from Huntsville, United States is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
- ^ "History - Dallas City". www.dallascity-il.com. Retrieved October 16, 2022.
- ^ "Carthage, Hancock County, IL, USA". illinois.outfitters.com. Retrieved October 16, 2022.
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
- ^ "G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved December 27, 2015.
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ "City of Dallas City, Illinois". www.dallascity-il.com. Retrieved November 29, 2022.
- ^ "The Dallas City "Bulldogs"". leopardfan.tripod.com. Retrieved November 29, 2022.
- ^ Dutton, Natalie (August 15, 2001). "Nauvoo-Colusa High School ready for 70 students from Dallas City". Hancock County Journal-Pilot. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
- ^ Vance, Diane (MVM News Network) (February 12, 2008). "Voters approve Warsaw/Nauvoo-Colusa deactivation plans". Hancock County Journal-Pilot. Retrieved March 29, 2017.
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