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Assumption is a town in Christian County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,261 at the 2000 census. Christian County is a county located in the state of Illinois. ...
Official language(s) English[1] Capital Springfield Largest city Chicago Largest metro area Chicago Area Ranked 25th - Total 57,918 sq mi (149,998 km²) - Width 210 miles (340 km) - Length 390 miles (629 km) - % water 4. ...
Geography
Assumption is located at 39°31′10″N, 89°2′57″W (39.519545, -89.049129).GR1
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.3 km² (0.9 mi²), all land. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ...
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Demographics As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 1,261 people, 551 households, and 353 families residing in the city. The population density was 553.3/km² (1,433.1/mi²). There were 607 housing units at an average density of 266.3/km² (689.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 99.84% White, 0.08% Asian, and 0.08% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.16% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...
There were 551 households out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.8% were non-families. 33.2% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.29 and the average family size was 2.86. This article or section needs copy editing for grammar, style, cohesion, tone and/or spelling. ...
In the town the population was spread out with 25.6% under the age of 18, 7.0% from 18 to 24, 27.0% from 25 to 44, 21.1% from 45 to 64, and 19.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 82.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 81.4 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $34,474, and the median income for a family was $41,417. Males had a median income of $35,650 versus $17,292 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,421. About 5.2% of families and 9.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.6% of those under age 18 and 11.7% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ...
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This article has been tagged since February 2007. What is now called Assumption was once called Tacusah. Around 1840-50, a stagecoach road from Springfield to Terre Haute stopped at the "Halfway House", some four miles east of Assumption near the Potter farms. This house was occupied – within the memory of many now living – by the Heber Keirn family. In 1840 the need of a railroad became acute, as produce and supplies had to be hauled long distances by wagon. Stock was driven as far as St. Louis to market. Until the building of the railroad, the town had few settlers. A few adventurers had disposed of the deer and wolves and driven the Indians north- and west-ward. Life in the fifties and sixties was primitive. Winters were long, log cabins poorly heated. In December 1856, there came to Tacusah a remarkable man, Elisee E. Malhiot. With him came his brother Francis. He wished to found a Canadian colony of his friends and relatives-so, he induced 150 men, women and children from his early home to come to his settlement. He gave the name Assumption to his venture, in honor of his former Louisiana parish. Among the people from Canada were many mechanics and farmers. Soon, thirty or more houses were built. In 1858 Colonel Malhiot erected a large flour mill. He brought sugar from his Louisiana plantation and sold it at wholesale prices to his neighbors. Marcus L. Barrett from Massachusetts was another factor in the town's growth. He first conducted a boarding house for men working on the railroad. In 1902 the village was incorporated as a city.
Education Assumption is served by the Central A&M School District--Ecolitgy 16:02, 28 May 2007 (UTC), which also includes the village of Moweaqua, as well as the nearby rural areas. Central A&M Middle School--Ecolitgy 16:02, 28 May 2007 (UTC) (grades 6-8) and Bond Elementary School--Ecolitgy 16:02, 28 May 2007 (UTC) (preK-5) are located in Assumption, as well as the school district office. Moweaqua is a village in Shelby County, Illinois, United States, and partly in Christian County, Illinois. ...
Enrollment at the middle school is approximately 220 students.
Assumption is also home to Kemmerer Village, a private Presbyterian childcare agency, named for donor Philip Kemmerer who willed 400 acres to "the orphans and friendless poor of all denominations" in 1884. Originally known as Kemmerer Orphan Home, the facility opened in 1914. In 1930, the named was changed to Kemmerer Children's Home. Eventually the name became Kemmerer Village. Kemmerer Village website --Ecolitgy 15:43, 28 May 2007 (UTC) See also Kemmerer Village Campus Center --Ecolitgy 16:02, 28 May 2007 (UTC)
Businesses Since 1854 - Assumption Cemetery
- Golden Prairie News--Ecolitgy 15:55, 28 May 2007 (UTC)
- GSI Group, Inc., since the 1930's.--Ecolitgy 15:55, 28 May 2007 (UTC)
- Sloan Express America's Ag Part Supplier--Ecolitgy 15:55, 28 May 2007 (UTC)
- Sloan Implement, John Deere dealership.--Ecolitgy 15:55, 28 May 2007 (UTC)
- Assumption Cooperative Grain Company, since 1929 according to the company history --Ecolitgy 15:55, 28 May 2007 (UTC)
- Country Air Clays and Hunting Preserve --Ecolitgy 16:04, 28 May 2007 (UTC)
- Seitz Funeral Home--Ecolitgy 16:17, 28 May 2007 (UTC)
- [=72 Glen Jordan], auctioneer, member of the National Auctioneers Association--Ecolitgy 16:17, 28 May 2007 (UTC)
- Automated Production Systems for over 30 years --Ecolitgy 16:17, 28 May 2007 (UTC)
- AgPage International Consulting, founded bylead consultant, Phil Corzine in 1998. AgPage is a Midwest business focused on conceptualizing, designing and managing Internet solutions for businesses. Corzine also serves as the General Manager of South American Soy, LLC (SASoy). Formed by Corzine and other IL farmers in Aug. of 2003, SASoy is allowing U.S. farmers to participate in the South American soybean expansion by pooling US investor equity capital to buy, build and operate a Brazilian soybean production operation.
- CJ's Driver Training --Ecolitgy 16:40, 28 May 2007 (UTC)
Trivia - Assumption has produced one Major League Baseball player...Boston Braves infielder John Dudra. (b. May 27, 1916)
- Lloyd "Tiny" Burdick, Unmovable Lineman - 1931-1933, for the Chicago Bears during its championship team in 1932. Born Assumption, Ill. [1]
- When the Illinois State Dental Society passed a resolution endorsing fluoridation, city of Assumption, becomes the first community in the state to sponsor permanent use of fluoride in drinking water. [2]
- Brant Hansen, radio personality at 88.1 WAY-FM in West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale and Treasure Coast, Florida, hailed from Assumption, Ill.[3]
- Vice Mayor and Commissioner of District 3 of Sarasota, FL,] Danny Bilyeu was born in Assumption. [4]
- This village lends its name to a poem by Tyler Lewison entitled "The Cold War ends at Jimmy's Bar in Assumption, Illinois"[5]
Major League Baseball (MLB) is the highest level of play in North American professional baseball. ...
Major league affiliations National League (1876–present) East Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 3, 21, 35, 41, 42, 44 Name Atlanta Braves (1966–present) Milwaukee Braves (1953-1965) Boston Braves (1941-1952) Boston Bees (1936-1940) Boston Braves (1912-1935) Boston Rustlers (1911) Boston Doves (1907-1910) Boston...
An infielder is a baseball player who plays on the infield, the dirt portion of a baseball diamond between first base and third base. ...
John Joseph Dudra (May 27, 1916 - October 25, 1965) was a Major League Baseball infielder who played for the Boston Braves in 1941. ...
Brant Page Hansen (born October 11, 1969) is an American radio personality. ...
References
External links - Assumption Public Library --Ecolitgy 16:38, 28 May 2007 (UTC)
- "Illinois Coal: The Legacy of an Industrial Society", sponsored by the Illinois State Historical Society includes an interview with Augustine Gobel, born in Assumption on April 21, 1909, who entered the coal mines at age sixteen. --Ecolitgy 16:50, 28 May 2007 (UTC)
- Maps and aerial photos for 39°31′10″N 89°02′57″W / 39.519545, -89.049129Coordinates: 39°31′10″N 89°02′57″W / 39.519545, -89.049129
Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...
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