Byron
Fairview, Bloomingville
City
Post Office in Byron.
Motto: Gateway to the Rock River Valley.
Country	United States
State	Illinois
County	Ogle
Township	Byron
Elevation	728 ft (222 m)
Coordinates	42°07′38″N 89°15′39″W / 42.12722, -89.26083
Area	6.4 mi² (17 km²)
- land	6.4 mi² (17 km²)
- water	0.0 mi² (0 km²)
Population	3,865 (2000)
Density	1,179.2 /mi² (455 /km²)
Founded	July, 1835
- Incorporated Town	1878
- City Charter	?
Mayor	Scot Nason (R)
Timezone	CST (UTC-6)
- summer (DST)	CDT (UTC-5)
Postal code	61010
Area code	815
Location of Byron within Illinois
Wikimedia Commons: Byron, Illinois
Website: http://byron.govoffice.com/

Coordinates: 42°07′38″N 89°15′39″W / 42.12722, -89.26083 List of cities in Illinois, arranged in alphabetical order. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 533 pixelsFull resolution (3456 × 2304 pixel, file size: 3. ... Official language(s) English[1] Capital Springfield Largest city Chicago Largest metro area Chicago Metropolitan Area Area  Ranked 25th  - Total 57,918 sq mi (149,998 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 390 miles (629 km)  - % water 4. ... Ogle County is a county located in the state of Illinois. ... Byron Township is located in Ogle County, Illinois. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... This article is about the unit of length. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... Square kilometre (U.S. spelling: square kilometer), symbol km², is a decimal multiple of SI unit of surface area square metre, one of the SI derived units. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... Square kilometre (U.S. spelling: square kilometer), symbol km², is a decimal multiple of SI unit of surface area square metre, one of the SI derived units. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... Square kilometre (U.S. spelling: square kilometer), symbol km², is a decimal multiple of SI unit of surface area square metre, one of the SI derived units. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... Square kilometre (U.S. spelling: square kilometer), symbol km², is a decimal multiple of SI unit of surface area square metre, one of the SI derived units. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... | Come and take it, slogan of the Texas Revolution 1835 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... A Municipal Corporation is a legal defintion for a local governing body, including (but not necessarily limited to) cities, counties, and towns. ... 1878 (MDCCCLXXVIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... A city charter or town charter (generically, municipal charter) is a legal document establishing a municipality such as a city or town. ... A question mark is a punctuation mark. ... A mayor (from the Latin māior, meaning larger, greater) is the modern title of the highest ranking municipal officer. ...  CST or UTC-6 The Central Time Zone observes standard time by subtracting six hours from UTC during standard time (UTC-6) and five hours during daylight saving time (UTC-5). ... −12 | −11 | −10 | −9:30 | −9 | −8 | −7 | −6 | −5 | −4 | −3:30 | −3 | −2:30 | −2 | −1 | −0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7...  CST or UTC-6 The Central Time Zone observes standard time by subtracting six hours from UTC during standard time (UTC-6) and five hours during daylight saving time (UTC-5). ... -12 | -11 | -10 | -9:30 | -9 | -8 | -7 | -6 | -5 | -4 | -3:30 | -3 | -2:30 | -2 | -1 | -0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Area code 815 is a telephone area code for the northwestern corner and southern Chicago suburbs of the state of Illinois. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...

Byron is a city in Ogle County, Illinois, United States located on the Iowa, Chicago and Eastern Railroad, Illinois Route 72, and Illinois Route 2. The population was 2,917 at the 2000 census. The population was 3,582 (+22.8% change) in the July 2005 estimate census, and 3,865 (+30% change) in the city's own census in 2006.^[2][3] Ogle County is a county located in the state of Illinois. ... Official language(s) English[1] Capital Springfield Largest city Chicago Largest metro area Chicago Metropolitan Area Area  Ranked 25th  - Total 57,918 sq mi (149,998 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 390 miles (629 km)  - % water 4. ... An eastbound IC&E train passing Fairdale, Illinois, on May 29, 2005. ... See also Interstate 72 Illinois Route 72 is an east-west state road in northeastern Illinois. ... Illinois Route 2 is a north-south state road in northern Illinois. ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ...

The Byron Nuclear Generating Station, currently owned by Exelon Corporation, is just south of Byron. The station provides a great deal of the electricity used in northern Illinois. The town is also the birthplace of Albert Spalding^[4] and Wilson Irvine. The Byron nuclear power plant is located in Ogle County, Illinois. ... Exelon Corporation is a giant electricity generating and distributing company headquartered in Chicago. ... Al Spaldings sporting goods company made a lasting impact on baseball. ... Wilson Henry Irvine (1869-1936) was a master American Impressionist landscape painter. ...

History

The city that is now Byron, was founded when a settler by the name of Jared Sanford rode through the area on his way from Galena to Midway.^[5] Coordinates: Country United States State Illinois Counties Jo Daviess Mayor Tom F. Brusch Area    - City 9. ... : The Forest City United States Illinois Winnebago 56. ...

Geography

Byron is located at 42°7′38″N, 89°15′39″W (42.127168, -89.260953)^GR1.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.4 km² (2.5 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. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...

Topography

Climate

Cityscape

Culture

Joseph M. McCormick who was the former owner of the Chicago Daily Tribune, and served in both the Illinois House of Representatives and the United States House of Representatives.^[6] His wife, , also served in the United States House of Representatives. Sean Considine who is an NFL player for the Philadelphia Eagles was raised his entire life in Byron. Also, Rockford Forest Citys right fielder Gat Stires passed away in the city on June 13, 1933.^{[citation needed]} Joseph Medill McCormick (May 16, 1877 - February 25, 1925) was a Representative and a Senator from Illinois. ... // The Chicago Tribune is a major daily newspaper based in Chicago, Illinois and owned by the Tribune Company. ... The Illinois House of Representatives convenes at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. ... Type Bicameral Speaker of the House of Representatives House Majority Leader Nancy Pelosi, (D) since January 4, 2007 Steny Hoyer, (D) since January 4, 2007 House Minority Leader John Boehner, (R) since January 4, 2007 Members 435 plus 4 Delegates and 1 Resident Commissioner Political groups Democratic Party Republican Party... Sean Considine is a National Football League Defensive safety for the Philadelphia Eagles. ... NFL logo For other uses of the abbreviation NFL, see NFL (disambiguation). ... City Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Team colors Midnight Green, Black, White, and Silver Head Coach Andy Reid Owner Jeffrey Lurie General manager Tom Heckert (official) Andy Reid (de facto) Fight song Fly, Eagles Fly Mascot Swoop League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1933–present) Eastern Division (1933-1949) American Conference (1950-1952... Rockford Forest Citys was one of the first professional baseball clubs, playing for one season during the National Association inaugural year of 1871. ... The position of the right fielder A right fielder, abbreviated RF, is the outfielder in baseball who plays defense in right field (e. ... Garrett Stires (October 13, 1849 - June 13, 1933) was a Major League Baseball right fielder in the 19th century. ... is the 164th day of the year (165th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1933 (MCMXXXIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Performing arts

Tourism

Sports

Media

Economy

Demographics

As of the census^GR2 of 2000, there were 2,917 people, 1,119 households, and 747 families residing in the city. The population density was 456.0/km² (1,179.2/mi²). There were 1,166 housing units at an average density of 182.3/km² (471.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 97.70% White, 0.41% African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.31% from other races, and 1.13% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.54% of the population. According to a special census taken in 2006, the population of the city has increased to 3,779 since the 2000 census. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... 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. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... 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 1,119 households out of which 38.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.4% were married couples living together, 12.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.2% were non-families. 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.53 and the average family size was 3.15. Marriage is an interpersonal relationship with governmental, social, or religious recognition, usually intimate and sexual, and often created as a contract, or through civil process. ...

In the city the population was spread out with 30.2% under the age of 18, 7.4% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 17.4% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 88.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.5 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $37,027, and the median income for a family was $46,250. Males had a median income of $40,568 versus $23,221 for females. The per capita income for the city was $17,164. About 6.9% of families and 7.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.3% of those under age 18 and 7.5% 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. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...

Law and government

Township

The city of Byron is located in Byron Township. Byron Township is located in Ogle County, Illinois. ...

Education

Byron High School is located in the city of Byron. In 2001, Byron High placed fourth in the Illinois State Finals Academic Challenge. Byron High School is located in the small town of Byron, IL. Although taxes from the nuclear power plant allow the school district many employees and activities, in 2006 Byron passed a referendum that raised taxes for support to build a new middle school and a new wing off of...

Infrastructure

Health systems

Public utilities

Transportation

See also

• Soldier's Monument

The Soldiers Monument in Byron, Illinois, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. ...

Notes

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External links

• Byron Official Website
• 2nd Address
• City Limits
• US Census

v • d • e Municipalities and communities of Ogle County, Illinois
County seat: Oregon
Cities	Byron | Oregon | Polo | Rochelle Ogle County is a county located in the state of Illinois. ... Official language(s) English[1] Capital Springfield Largest city Chicago Largest metro area Chicago Metropolitan Area Area  Ranked 25th  - Total 57,918 sq mi (149,998 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 390 miles (629 km)  - % water 4. ... A county seat is a term for an administrative center for a county, primarily used in the United States. ... Oregon is a city located in Ogle County, Illinois. ... Look up city, City in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Oregon is a city located in Ogle County, Illinois. ... Polo is a city located in Ogle County, Illinois. ... Rochelle is a city located in Ogle County, Illinois. ...
Villages	Adeline | Creston | Davis Junction | Forreston | Hillcrest | Leaf River | Monroe Center | Mount Morris | Stillman Valley Image File history File links Map_of_Illinois_highlighting_Ogle_County. ... // The word village has many meanings relating to local government in the United States. ... Adeline is a village located in Ogle County, Illinois. ... Creston is a village located in Ogle County, Illinois. ... Davis Junction is a village in Ogle County, Illinois. ... Forreston is a village located in Ogle County, Illinois. ... Hillcrest is a village in Ogle County, Illinois, United States. ... Leaf River is a village located in Ogle County, Illinois. ... Monroe Center is a village in Ogle County, Illinois, is located southeast of Rockford. ... Mount Morris is a village located in Ogle County, Illinois. ... Stillman Valley is a village located in Ogle County, Illinois. ...
Townships	Brookville | Buffalo | Byron | Dement | Eagle Point | Flagg | Forreston | Grand Detour | LaFayette | Leaf River | Lincoln | Lynnville | Marion | Maryland | Monroe | Mt. Morris | Oregon-Nashua | Pine Creek | Pine Rock | Rockvale | Scott | Taylor | White Rock | Woosung A civil township is a widely-used unit of local government in the United States, subordinate to a county. ... Brookville Township is located in Ogle County, Illinois. ... Buffalo Township is located in Ogle County, Illinois. ... Byron Township is located in Ogle County, Illinois. ... Dement Township is located in Ogle County, Illinois. ... Eagle Point Township is located in Ogle County, Illinois. ... Flagg Township is located in Ogle County, Illinois. ... Forreston Township is located in Ogle County, Illinois. ... Grand Detour Township is located in Ogle County, Illinois. ... LaFayette Township is located in Ogle County, Illinois. ... Leaf River Township is located in Ogle County, Illinois. ... Lincoln Township is located in Ogle County, Illinois. ... Lynnville Township is located in Ogle County, Illinois. ... Marion Township is located in Ogle County, Illinois. ... Maryland Township is located in Ogle County, Illinois. ... Monroe Township is located in Ogle County, Illinois. ... Mount Morris Township is located in Ogle County, Illinois. ... Oregon-Nashua Township is located in Ogle County, Illinois. ... Pine Creek Township is located in Ogle County, Illinois, USA. The population was 719 at the 2000 census. ... Pine Rock Township is located in Ogle County, Illinois. ... Rockvale Township is located in Ogle County, Illinois. ... Scott Township is located in Ogle County, Illinois. ... Taylor Township is located in Ogle County, Illinois. ... White Rock Township is located in Ogle County, Illinois. ... Woosung Township is located in Ogle County, Illinois. ...
Unincorporated communities	Baileyville | Buffalo Grove | Chana | Daysville | Egan | Flagg | Flagg Center | Grand Detour | Haldane | Harper | Hazelhurst | Holcomb | Kings | Lindenwood | Paynes Point | Stratford | Woosung In United States law, a region of land is unincorporated if it is not a part of any municipality. ... Baileyville is an unincorporated community in Ogle County, Illinois, and is located west of Rockford. ... Buffalo Grove is an unincorporated community in the Ogle County township of Buffalo, Illinois, USA. It was the first settlement in Ogle County, and was once a bustling frontier town that attracted many of Ogle Countys early residents. ... Chana is a village in Ogle County, Illinois, and is located southeast of Oregon. ... , Daysville, Illinois is an unincorporated community in Ogle County, Illinois, USA. It is located along the Rock River, southeast of Oregon, Illinois. ... , Egan is an unincorporated community in Ogle County, Illinois, and is located north of Leaf River. ... , Flagg Center is an unincorporated community in the southeastern portion of Ogle County in Flagg Township. ... The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. ... , Haldane is an unincorporated community in Ogle County, Illinois, and is located south of Forreston and west of Mount Morris. ... Kings is an unincorporated community in Ogle County, Illinois, and is located northwest of Rochelle. ... Lindenwood is an unincorporated community in Ogle County, Illinois, and is located north of Rochelle, along the banks of the Kilbuck Creek. ... , Paynes Point is an unincorporated community in Ogle County, Illinois, and is located south of Stillman Valley and east of Oregon. ... Woosung is a village in Ogle County, Illinois, and is located in the far southwestern part of the county, northwest of Dixon. ...