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12-605: The Iowa Division of the original Illinois Central Railroad began its service to Warren, Illinois in January 1854. By September 1854 the tracks ran to Scales Mound, Illinois and on October 31, 1854, the Illinois Central made it to Galena, Illinois . On June 12, 1855 the tracks were expanded to East Dubuque, Illinois . By December 1868 a drawbridge was built over the Mississippi River to Dubuque, Iowa. The Dubuque Rail Bridge

24-531: A subsidiary of the Grand Trunk Corporation . The railroad was organized into eight subdivisions and other spurs. The subdivisions listed from east to west include the following: Warren, Illinois Warren is a village in Jo Daviess County, Illinois , United States. The population was 1,323 at the 2020 census, down from 1,428 at the 2010 census. Warren was named after Warren Burnett,

36-499: Is a historic route through northern Jo Daviess County and western Stephenson County , in the northwest of Illinois . The trail was a part of the larger Galena–Chicago trail that crossed almost the entire state. Stagecoach Trail connects Galena and Lena through the communities of Scales Mound , Apple River , Warren and Nora . Stagecoach Trail runs through the third highest point in Illinois, Waddams Hill. It also runs close to

48-486: The census of 2000, there were 1,496 people, 622 households, and 408 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,551.1 inhabitants per square mile (598.9/km ). There were 665 housing units at an average density of 689.5 per square mile (266.2/km ). The racial makeup of the village was 99.26% White , 0.20% African American , 0.27% Native American , 0.13% from other races , and 0.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.34% of

60-400: The average family size was 3. In the village, the age distribution of the population shows 24.1% under the age of 18, 8% from 18 to 24, 25% from 25 to 44, 22.7% from 45 to 64, and 20.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.3 males. The median income for a household in

72-597: The first male child born at the site. Captain Alexander Burnett was the first known American settler in present-day Warren; he built a log cabin at the corner of what is now the corner of Main and Water Streets in 1843. In 1851 a stagecoach stop was erected on the Stagecoach Trail , the building still stands and is now serving as the Warren Community Building. The village was platted in 1853 along

84-693: The highest point in Illinois, Charles Mound , and the Illinois- Wisconsin border. The route can be used as an alternative for U.S. Route 20 between Lena and Galena, through picturesque communities and landscapes. Stagecoach rides are offered at several points along the trail. Late 20th century, the communities on the Stagecoach Trail, from Lena through Scales Mound, held an annual Stagecoach Trail Festival in June. Section and road numbers are: This Illinois road or road transport-related article

96-548: The last weekend of September. The festival includes a large parade, arts and crafts, and fall produce. Warren is also the location of the Jo Daviess County Fair. This is usually held around the first week of August. The event is the oldest county fair in the state of Illinois. It is also a location of the Stagecoach Trail Festival, held along the Stagecoach Trail . Stagecoach Trail Stagecoach Trail

108-404: The population. There were 622 households, out of which 28.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.5% were married couples living together, 8.7% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.4% were non-families. 30.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.41 and

120-599: The proposed route for the Illinois Central Railroad tracks and later growth in Warren was heavily influenced by the presence of the railroad. The main commercial district is concentrated along both sides of the railroad tracks on Main and Railroad Streets. The village was officially incorporated in February 1857. According to the 2010 census, Warren has a total area of 0.97 square miles (2.51 km ), all land. As of

132-460: The village was $ 37,083, and the median income for a family was $ 45,263. Males had a median income of $ 32,277 versus $ 22,727 for females. The per capita income for the village was $ 19,611. About 4.4% of families and 6.4% of the population were below the poverty line , including 6.8% of those under age 18 and 7.1% of those age 65 or over. The Village of Warren holds "The Pumpkin Festival" every year on

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144-507: Was rebuilt in the 1890s. With entrepreneur Jack Haley as president and CEO, the Chicago Central & Pacific Railroad was formed by a spin-off from the by-then-named Illinois Central Gulf . Distinct operations began on December 24, 1985. The IC repurchased the railroad in 1996 and operated it as a subsidiary until the IC itself was purchased by CN three years later. The operation continues as

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