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Encyclopedia > Collinsville, Illinois
Collinsville
City
The official city logo of Collinsville, Illinois.
Country United States
State Illinois
County Madison
Area 13.6 mi² (35.22 km²)
 - land 13.6 mi² (35.22 km²)
 - water 0.0 mi² (0 km²), 0%
Center
 - coordinates 38°40′28″N 89°59′43″W / 38.67444, -89.99528Coordinates: 38°40′28″N 89°59′43″W / 38.67444, -89.99528
Population 24,707 (2000)
Density 1,817.4 /mi² (701.7 /km²)
Government type Council-Manager
Time zone CST (UTC-6)
 - summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
Location of Collinsville within Illinois
Location of Illinois in the United States

Collinsville is a city in Madison County, Illinois and partially in St. Clair. As of the 2000 census, the city had a population of 24,707, and the population was 32,156 at the 2005 unofficial census. Collinsville is approximately 12 miles from St. Louis, Missouri[1] and is considered part of that city's metropolitan area.[2] Famously, it is the home of the world's largest ketchup bottle, a former water tower, and the world horseradish capital [1]. List of cities in Illinois, arranged in alphabetical order. ... Image File history File links The official city logo of Collinsville, 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. ... Madison County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. ... 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. ... Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ... 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. ... The council-manager government is one of two main variations of representative municipal government in the United States. ...  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... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links Map_of_USA_IL.svg‎ File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Illinois ... Madison County is a county located in the U.S. 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. ... St. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... A bottle of Heinz Organic Ketchup Ketchup (or less commonly catsup) also known as Red Sauce or Tomato Sauce is a condiment, usually made with ripened tomatoes. ... Binomial name Armoracia rusticana P.G. Gaertn. ...

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Geography

Collinsville is located at 38°40′28″N, 89°59′43″W (38.674398, -89.995402).GR1 According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 35.2 km² (13.6 mi²). 35.2 km² (13.6 mi²) of it is land and 0.07% is water. Collinsville is approximately 12 miles due east of Saint Louis, MO. 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. ...


Demographics

As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 24,707 people, 10,458 households, and 6,672 families residing in the city. The population density was 701.9/km² (1,817.4/mi²). There were 11,025 housing units at an average density of 313.2/km² (811.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 91.48% White, 5.85% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.59% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 0.59% from other races, and 1.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino. 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. ... 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 10,458 households out of which 29.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.1% were married couples living together, 11.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.2% were non-families. 30.1% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.94. For the record label, see Marriage Records. ...


In the city the population was spread out with 23.2% under the age of 18, 9.7% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 21.9% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 93.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.3 males.


The median income for a household in the city was $42,353, and the median income for a family was $54,956. Males had a median income of $39,379 versus $27,409 for females. The per capita income for the city was $22,048. About 5.6% of families and 7.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.2% of those under age 18 and 6.6% 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. ...


Identifying traits

Located at 111 East Main Street in Collinsville, this quaint advertisement for tobacco was revealed when the adjoining furniture store was demolished. Because the sign had been covered for so many years it had been well preserved. This is one of only six such signs remaining in the country.
Located at 111 East Main Street in Collinsville, this quaint advertisement for tobacco was revealed when the adjoining furniture store was demolished. Because the sign had been covered for so many years it had been well preserved. This is one of only six such signs remaining in the country.

Collinsville is the self-proclaimed "Horseradish Capital of the World", including an annual Horseradish Fest. The city and surrounding area are said to produce 85% of the world's horseradish, of such high quality that it's actually exported to Germany and China (key users of the herb) for gourmet use. Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1266x1477, 1416 KB) Located at 111 East Main Street in Collinsville, Illinois, this quaint advertisement for tobacco was revealed when the adjoining furniture store was demolished. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1266x1477, 1416 KB) Located at 111 East Main Street in Collinsville, Illinois, this quaint advertisement for tobacco was revealed when the adjoining furniture store was demolished. ... Binomial name Armoracia rusticana P.G. Gaertn. ...


90W also passes thru Collinsville, thus making it one quarter of the distance west from Greenwich, England or east of the International_Date_Line. This page is about Greenwich in England. ... The International Date Line around 180° This article is about the line dividing time zones; see Dateline (disambiguation) for other meanings, including the television program. ...

"The World's Largest Ketchup Bottle", a water tower in Collinsville.

Collinsville is also home "the world's largest catsup bottle", a 170 foot tall water tower in the shape of a ketchup bottle. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1944x2592, 756 KB) Summary >Collinsville_watertower. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1944x2592, 756 KB) Summary >Collinsville_watertower. ... A bottle of Heinz Organic Ketchup Ketchup (or less commonly catsup) also known as Red Sauce or Tomato Sauce is a condiment, usually made with ripened tomatoes. ... The mushroom-shaped concrete water tower of Roihuvuori in Helsinki, Finland was built in the 1970s. ... 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. ... The mushroom-shaped concrete water tower of Roihuvuori in Helsinki, Finland was built in the 1970s. ... This article is about the condiment; for the singers, see Las Ketchup. ...


Monk's Mound, the largest prehistoric earthwork in the Americas (and larger at its base than the Great Pyramid of Giza), is also located within the city limits of Collinsville in the Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, the largest Pre-Columbian settlement north of Mexico and one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites. Monks Mound is the largest Pre-Columbian earthwork in North America north of Mesoamerica. ... Earthworks can refer to: Civil engineering earthworks based on moving massive quantites of soil; The Earthworks audio equipment company; The novel Earthworks by Brian Aldiss; The earthworks style of art. ... The Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids in the Giza Necropolis bordering what is now Cairo, Egypt in Africa, and is the only remaining member of the Seven Wonders of the World. ... Cahokia is the site of an ancient Native American city near Collinsville, Illinois, across the Mississippi River from St. ... The pre-Columbian era incorporates all period subdivisions in the history and prehistory of the Americas before the appearance of significant European influences on the Americas continent. ... UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) is a specialized agency of the United Nations established in 1945. ...


Collinsville also has the distinction of being host to the only lynching of a German-American during World War I. On April 5, 1918, a group of Collinsville residents numbering in the hundreds took Robert Paul Prager from his home and paraded him barefoot and wrapped in an American flag through the streets of Collinsville, forcing him to sing patriotic songs. The Collinsville police interceded and took Prager into protective custody. A group formed outside of the city jail, however, and were permitted entry into the jail. Two men found Prager hiding in the basement in a pile of sewer tiles. These men took Prager outside and the group marched him to the outskirts of town, where they lynched him. His final request was to be buried in the American flag. Eleven men stood trial for the murder, but all were acquitted.


Collinsville High School, The Kahoks, named for a fictional Native American tribe, have won three Illinois State Championships, in 1961, 1965 and 1987 (soccer). Former Coach Vergil Fletcher, who was recently named one of the 100 "legends of Illinois high school basketball" by the Illinois High School Activities Association, won over 700 games in his career. Other famed Kahoks were Kevin Stallings, now coach of Vanderbilt University; Bogie Redmon, also a "top 100 legend," who played on the undefeated 1961 team; Tom Parker, a star at the University of Kentucky after his Collinsville High School days; and Richard Keene, a McDonald's All-American, who played at Illinois in the 1990s.


Notable residents

Thomas (Tom) Michael Jager (born October 6, 1964) is a former freestyle swimmer from the United States, who who earned seven medals, including five golds, in three Summer Olympics. ... George Francis Musso(1910-September 5, 2000) is a former National Football League offensive lineman. ... Joe Reiniger (born December 7, 1970) is a soccer player in the Major Indoor Soccer League (MISL). ... A player (wearing the red kit) has penetrated the defence (in the white kit) and is taking a shot at goal. ... Misl refers to a fighting clan. ... Shimkus visits Amman, Jordan in January of 2005. ... Kevin Stallings (born October 1, 1960 in Collinsville, Illinois) is currently in his eighth season as the head men’s basketball coach at Vanderbilt University. ... Terry Bluford Moore (May 27, 1912, Vernon, Alabama - March 29, 1995, Collinsville, Illinois) was a talented center fielder for the St. ... Major league affiliations National League (1892–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 2, 6, 9, 14, 17, 20, 42, 42, 45, 85 Name St. ...

References

  1. ^ City of Collinsville Illinois -- Collinsville Now! http://216.8.64.82/CollinsvilleNow/tabid/174/Default.aspx Retrieved January 13, 2007
  2. ^ City of Collinsville: History of Collinsville http://www.ci.collinsville.il.us/history.htm Retrieved January 13, 2007

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