25-473: Steeleville is a village in Randolph County , Illinois , United States . The population was 2,083 at the 2010 census. According to the 2010 census, Steeleville has a total area of 1.528 square miles (3.96 km), of which 1.52 square miles (3.94 km) (or 99.48%) is land and 0.008 square miles (0.02 km) (or 0.52%) is water. Steeleville is located adjacent to Mary's River , a direct tributary of
50-413: A household in the village was $ 34,679, and the median income for a family was $ 45,909. Males had a median income of $ 36,094 versus $ 25,000 for females. The per capita income for the village was $ 19,124. About 5.7% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line , including 14.6% of those under age 18 and 2.2% of those age 65 or over. Randolph County, Illinois Randolph County
75-525: A proclamation establishing Randolph as one of the Illinois' two original counties. The county's boundaries were last changed in 1827, when land was taken to form Perry County . The Mississippi River has played a prominent role in the county's history, altering its boundaries in 1881 when it severed the isthmus that connected Kaskaskia to the Illinois mainland, destroying the original village of Kaskaskia and forcing its historic cemetery to be relocated across
100-402: Is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois . According to the 2020 census , it had a population of 30,163. Its county seat is Chester . Owing to its role in the state's history, the county motto is "Where Illinois Began." It contains the historically important village of Kaskaskia , Illinois's first capital. The county is part of Southern Illinois in the southern portion of
125-543: Is located at 701 South Sparta Street. Its mascot is the Warrior. As of 2023, the Principal and assistant superintendent was Jennifer Haertling. The school offers many sports: for the boys, basketball, baseball, bowling, football, golf, track, cross-country, and trap shooting, and for the girls, basketball, softball, bowling, golf, cheerleading, volleyball, track, cross-country and trap shooting There are many clubs available, including
150-576: Is located in Chester . Prior to the January 11, 2003, commutation of death row sentences, male death row inmates were housed in Menard, Tamms , and Pontiac correctional centers. After that date, only Pontiac continued to host the male death row. Randolph is a rural conservative county in southern Illinois that has trended Republican since 2000 in presidential elections. There are two AM radio stations licensed in
175-447: Is often difficult, since methodologies, definitions and data quality can vary greatly. Since the 1990s, the OECD has conducted regular surveys among its 38 member countries using a standardized methodology and set of questions. Per capita income is often used to measure a sector's average income and compare the wealth of different populations. Per capita income is also often used to measure
200-636: The Mississippi River in Randolph County. At this point the Mississippi, which usually defines the border between Illinois and Missouri , is entirely in Illinois. The Mississippi changed its course in the late-nineteenth century, leaving Kaskaskia, the former state capital, on the west side of the river. The boundary of the State, however, follows the old course of the river, leaving Illinois with an exclave on
225-459: The Mississippi River . Steeleville had the names Alma, Georgetown and Steele's Mill before obtaining its present name. The area near Steeleville was first settled by John Steele in 1807. In 1810 George Steele (John's son) settled in what came to be known as Georgetown. In 1812 a fort was built for protection against the Indians. In 1825 Steele's Mill was erected. Col. Gabriel Jones had a store. In 1827
250-695: The Ohio River . The road headed northeast out of Kaskaskia toward what is now Steeleville to make its crossing of Mary's River, before heading east and southeast toward Lusk's Ferry. The police department and fire department are located within the Village Hall building at 107 West Broadway. As of 2021, the Mayor is Andy Gerlach, the Police Chief is James Zeidler, and the Fire Chief is Richard Reitz. Steeleville High School
275-817: The Revolutionary War . The area then became the seat, for several years, of Illinois County, Virginia , although the Congress of the Confederation legislated the existence of the Northwest Territory on July 13, 1787. Edmund Randolph was Governor of Virginia at the time Virginia ceded the Northwest Territory to the United States. In 1809, when Illinois became a separate territory, Territorial Secretary Nathaniel Pope , in his capacity as acting governor, issued
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#1732883854779300-411: The 12,314 households, 29.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, 33.5% were non-families, and 28.9% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.37 and the average family size was 2.90. The median age was 41.0 years. The median income for a household in
325-647: The Art Society, Annual Yearbook Committee, Future Business Leaders of America , Fellowship of Christian Athletes , History, Industrial Arts, Life Savers, Math League, National Honor Society, Science, Student Activity Board, and Varsity Club. Steeleville Grade School is located at 609 South Sparta Street. Its mascot is the Brave. As of 2020, the Principal and District Superintendent was Dr. Stephanie Mulholland. The school has grades from pre-k to 8th. It offers sports for boys including baseball, basketball, and cross-country. And for
350-505: The Post Office opened under the name Steele's Mill. It was not until 1832 that lots were sold in the town by Capt. Rogers, Col. Jones, Dr. Jones, Robert Jones and Tanner Briggs. The Baptist church was organized in 1838 by Rev J B Alcott. In the early 19th century, the Lusk's Ferry Road ran through what is now Steeleville. This important, early road connected Fort Kaskaskia with Lusk's Ferry on
375-489: The average income earned per person in a given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year. In many countries, per capita income is determined using regular population surveys, such as the American Community Survey . This allows the calculation of per capita income for both the country as a whole and specific regions or demographic groups. However, comparing per capita income across different countries
400-411: The county was $ 45,020 and the median income for a family was $ 55,113. Males had a median income of $ 43,359 versus $ 28,376 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 19,950. About 7.0% of families and 10.4% of the population were below the poverty line , including 11.9% of those under age 18 and 9.9% of those age 65 or over. The Illinois Department of Corrections Menard Correctional Center
425-916: The county — WHCO 1230AM in Sparta and KSGM 980AM in Chester. Weekly newspapers in the county are The Randolph County Herald Tribune located in Chester, The County Journal , which is based in Percy and also covers Perry and Jackson Counties, the North County News in Red Bud, and the Sparta News-Plaindealer . The area is also served by the on-line newspaper based in Chester which is SunTimesNews.com 38°03′N 89°49′W / 38.05°N 89.82°W / 38.05; -89.82 Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures
450-529: The county. The population density was 58.2 inhabitants per square mile (22.5/km ). There were 13,707 housing units at an average density of 23.8 per square mile (9.2/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 87.6% white, 9.7% black or African American, 0.3% Asian, 0.2% American Indian, 1.2% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 2.6% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 40.3% were German , 11.3% were Irish , 9.4% were English , and 5.7% were American . Of
475-623: The girls, there is softball, basketball, volleyball, cheerleading, and cross-country. St. Mark's is a parochial school located at 504 N. James Street. Its mascot is the Panther. The school offers pre-school (3 to 4 year old) through eighth-grade education. As of the census of 2000, there were 2,077 people, 905 households, and 581 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,593.0 inhabitants per square mile (615.1/km). There were 967 housing units at an average density of 741.7 units per square mile (286.4 units/km). The racial makeup of
500-424: The river to Fort Kaskaskia . Crains Island, southeast of Chester , is another enclave of Illinois west of the Mississippi that was created by a change in the river's course. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 597 square miles (1,550 km ), of which 576 square miles (1,490 km ) is land and 22 square miles (57 km ) (3.6%) is water. The Kaskaskia River flows into
525-568: The state known locally as " Little Egypt ", and includes fertile river flats, part of the American Bottom ; it is near the Greater St. Louis area. Randolph County was organized in 1795 out of a part of St. Clair County . It was named in honor of Edmund Randolph , Governor of Virginia. George Rogers Clark of the army of Virginia captured the area from the British on July 4, 1778, near the end of
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#1732883854779550-517: The village was 98.84% White , 0.14% Native American , 0.43% Asian , 0.24% from other races , and 0.34% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.67% of the population. There were 905 households, out of which 27.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.4% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.7% were non-families. 31.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.8% had someone living alone who
575-526: The western shore of the Mississippi River. A smaller enclave, Crains Island, is a few miles further down the river. In recent years, average temperatures in the county seat of Chester have ranged from a low of 22 °F (−6 °C) in January to a high of 91 °F (33 °C) in July, although a record low of −18 °F (−28 °C) was recorded in January 1985 and a record high of 113 °F (45 °C)
600-452: Was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.89. In the village, the population was spread out, with 23.1% under the age of 18, 6.7% from 18 to 24, 27.3% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 20.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 85.6 males. The median income for
625-519: Was recorded in July 2012. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 1.85 inches (47 mm) in January to 4.30 inches (109 mm) in May. Randolph County is among the few counties in the United States to border two counties with the same name (Perry County in Missouri and Illinois). As of the 2010 United States Census , there were 33,476 people, 12,314 households, and 8,188 families residing in
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