Jersey County, Illinois
Encyclopedia
Jersey County is a county located in the U.S. state
of Illinois
. Jersey County is part of the St. Louis Metropolitan Area
. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 22,985, which is an increase of 6.1% from 21,668 in 2000. The county seat
is Jerseyville
.
to the south, the Illinois River
to the west, and Macoupin Creek
to the northwest.
areas, located in the transitional zone between the humid continental climate
type and the humid subtropical climate
type (Koppen
Dfa and Cfa, respecively), with neither large mountains nor large bodies of water to moderate its temperature. Spring is the wettest season and produces severe weather ranging from tornadoes to snow or ice storms. Summers are hot and humid, and the humidity often makes the heat index
rise to temperatures feeling well above 100 °F (37.8 °C). Fall is mild with lower humidity and can produce intermittent bouts of heavy rainfall with the first snow flurries
usually forming in late November. Winters can be cold at times with periodic light snow and temperatures below freezing.
In recent years, average temperatures in Jerseyville have ranged from a low of 17 °F (-8.3 °C) in January to a high of 88 °F (31.1 °C) in July. The record low temperature of -25 °F was recorded in January 1977 and the record high temperature of 112 °F (44.4 °C) was recorded in July 1954. Average monthly precipitation ranges from 1.92 inches (4.9 cm) in January to 4.14 inches (10.5 cm) in April.
Jersey County lies just northeast of where the great Mississippi
and Illinois
rivers meet. It is the former home of the Kickapoo, Menomini, Potawatomi
, and Illiniwek Confederation American Indians. The first European explorers to visit the area, Father Marquette and Louis Jolliet
, arrived in 1673, where they encountered the fearsome painting of the Piasa
bird. The present day Pere Marquette State Park
, located near Grafton
, is named in Father Marquette's honor, and a monument to him is located at the park.
Jersey County was founded on February 28, 1839, and was formed out of Greene County. The county was named for the state of New Jersey
, from which many of the early settlers emigrated - which was itself named for the Channel Island
of Jersey
in Great Britain
. The area quickly evolved into several small agricultural communities. As the area soon began to flourish, a county government was established and a courthouse was built in Jerseyville, the county seat. The present courthouse is a magnificent architectural structure that was built in 1893.
Today, while the county maintains its agricultural base, it is also within commuting distance of jobs and industry in St. Louis
, Missouri
and the surrounding area. A large portion of the population works outside of Jersey County and benefits from being "Near the crowd, but not in it.", the official slogan of the Jersey County Business Association's advertising campaign. The bordering rivers play an important part in Jersey County's economy by supporting agricultural producers and agribusiness
, and by creating a strong tourist market. Education, manufacturing, and retail are among the county's largest industries.
As of the census
of 2000, there were 21,668 people, 8,096 households, and 5,861 families residing in the county. The population density
was 59 people per square mile (23/km²). There were 8,918 housing units at an average density of 24 per square mile (9/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.13% White
, 0.53% Black
or African American
, 0.20% Native American
, 0.25% Asian
, 0.03% Pacific Islander
, 0.15% from other races
, and 0.70% from two or more races. 0.75% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 39.2% were of German
, 14.5% American
, 11.2% Irish
and 11.1% English
ancestry according to Census 2000. 98.3% spoke English
and 1.1% Spanish
as their first language.
There were 8,096 households, out of which 34.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.10% were married couples
living together, 9.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.60% were non-families. 23.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.05.
In the county, the population was spread out with 25.40% under the age of 18, 9.90% from 18 to 24, 27.60% from 25 to 44, 22.80% from 45 to 64, and 14.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 95.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $42,065, and the median income for a family was $49,666. Males had a median income of $38,771 versus $23,086 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $19,581. About 5.30% of families and 7.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.70% of those under age 18 and 5.70% of those age 65 or over.
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U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Illinois
Illinois
Illinois is the fifth-most populous state of the United States of America, and is often noted for being a microcosm of the entire country. With Chicago in the northeast, small industrial cities and great agricultural productivity in central and northern Illinois, and natural resources like coal,...
. Jersey County is part of the St. Louis Metropolitan Area
St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area
Greater St. Louis is the area of Missouri and Illinois that surrounds and includes the independent city of St. Louis. Depending on the counties included in the area, it can refer to the St. Louis, MO-IL metropolitan statistical area or the St. Louis-St. Charles-Farmington, MO-IL combined...
. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 22,985, which is an increase of 6.1% from 21,668 in 2000. The county seat
County seat
A county seat is an administrative center, or seat of government, for a county or civil parish. The term is primarily used in the United States....
is Jerseyville
Jerseyville, Illinois
Jerseyville is a city in Jersey County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 U.S. census, the city had a total population of 8,465. It is the county seat of Jersey County, and is also the largest city in the county. The city's current mayor is Richard Perdun.Jerseyville is a part of Southern...
.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the county has a total area of 377.13 square miles (976.8 km²), of which 369.27 square miles (956.4 km²) (or 97.92%) is land and 7.86 square miles (20.4 km²) (or 2.08%) is water. Jersey County is bordered by three bodies of water: the Mississippi RiverMississippi River
The Mississippi River is the largest river system in North America. Flowing entirely in the United States, this river rises in western Minnesota and meanders slowly southwards for to the Mississippi River Delta at the Gulf of Mexico. With its many tributaries, the Mississippi's watershed drains...
to the south, the Illinois River
Illinois River
The Illinois River is a principal tributary of the Mississippi River, approximately long, in the State of Illinois. The river drains a large section of central Illinois, with a drainage basin of . This river was important among Native Americans and early French traders as the principal water route...
to the west, and Macoupin Creek
Macoupin Creek
Macoupin Creek is a tributary of the Illinois River, which it joins near the village of Hardin, Illinois.The word macoupin refers to the yellow pond lily , a native plant of the regional wetlands, and a favorite food source of local Indians. It has a large rootstock that was baked in a fire pit...
to the northwest.
Climate
Typically, the county's climate reflects most MidwestMidwestern United States
The Midwestern United States is one of the four U.S. geographic regions defined by the United States Census Bureau, providing an official definition of the American Midwest....
areas, located in the transitional zone between the humid continental climate
Humid continental climate
A humid continental climate is a climatic region typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot summers and cold winters....
type and the humid subtropical climate
Humid subtropical climate
A humid subtropical climate is a climate zone characterized by hot, humid summers and mild to cool winters...
type (Koppen
Köppen climate classification
The Köppen climate classification is one of the most widely used climate classification systems. It was first published by Crimea German climatologist Wladimir Köppen in 1884, with several later modifications by Köppen himself, notably in 1918 and 1936...
Dfa and Cfa, respecively), with neither large mountains nor large bodies of water to moderate its temperature. Spring is the wettest season and produces severe weather ranging from tornadoes to snow or ice storms. Summers are hot and humid, and the humidity often makes the heat index
Heat index
The heat index is an index that combines air temperature and relative humidity in an attempt to determine the human-perceived equivalent temperature — how hot it feels, termed the felt air temperature. The human body normally cools itself by perspiration, or sweating, which evaporates and carries...
rise to temperatures feeling well above 100 °F (37.8 °C). Fall is mild with lower humidity and can produce intermittent bouts of heavy rainfall with the first snow flurries
Snow flurry
A snow flurry is a brief instance of light snow, with very little or no accumulation of snow on the ground.-External links:* *...
usually forming in late November. Winters can be cold at times with periodic light snow and temperatures below freezing.
In recent years, average temperatures in Jerseyville have ranged from a low of 17 °F (-8.3 °C) in January to a high of 88 °F (31.1 °C) in July. The record low temperature of -25 °F was recorded in January 1977 and the record high temperature of 112 °F (44.4 °C) was recorded in July 1954. Average monthly precipitation ranges from 1.92 inches (4.9 cm) in January to 4.14 inches (10.5 cm) in April.
Adjacent counties
- Greene County - north
- Macoupin CountyMacoupin County, IllinoisMacoupin County is a county located in the southwestern portion of the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 47,765, which is a decrease of 2.6% from 49,019 in 2000. The county seat is Carlinville. Macoupin County is an outlying county of the Metro-East region...
- east - Madison CountyMadison County, IllinoisMadison County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. Madison County is part of the Metro-East region of the St. Louis Metro Area. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 269,282, which is an increase of 4.0% from 258,941 in 2000. The county seat is Edwardsville, home to...
- southeast - St. Charles County, MissouriMissouriMissouri is a US state located in the Midwestern United States, bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. With a 2010 population of 5,988,927, Missouri is the 18th most populous state in the nation and the fifth most populous in the Midwest. It...
- south - Calhoun CountyCalhoun County, IllinoisCalhoun County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 5,089, which is an increase of 0.1% from 5,084 in 2000. Its county seat is Hardin. It is part of the Metro-East portion of the St...
- west
Major highways
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U.S. Route 67U.S. Route 67U.S. Route 67 is a 1,560 mile long north–south U.S. highway in the Central United States. The southern terminus of the route is at the United States-Mexico border in Presidio, Texas, where it continues south as Mexican Federal Highway 16 upon crossing the Rio Grande. The northern... -
Illinois Route 3Illinois Route 3Illinois Route 3 is a major north–south arterial state highway in southwestern Illinois. It has its southern terminus at Cairo Junction at the intersection of Interstate 57 and U.S. Route 51, and its northern terminus in Grafton at Illinois Route 100... -
Illinois Route 16Illinois Route 16Illinois Route 16 is an arterial east–west highway in central Illinois. Its western terminus is at the Joe Page Bridge over the Illinois River in Hardin, while its eastern terminus is at Paris at Illinois Route 1 and U.S. Route 150, with Illinois Route 133. This is a distance of .- Route... -
Illinois Route 100Illinois Route 100Illinois Route 100 is a 157 mile highway in the southwest Illinois. It generally parallels the Illinois River. Starting in downtown Alton, it trends northward to Buckheart Township near Canton. It makes up much of the Illinois River Road, a U.S. National Scenic Byway... -
Illinois Route 109Illinois Route 109Illinois Route 109 is a minor north–south state road in southwest Illinois. It runs from Illinois Route 3 east of Newbern north to U.S. Route 67 in Jerseyville. This is a distance of .- Route description :... -
Illinois Route 111Illinois Route 111Illinois Route 111 is a north–south state road in southwestern Illinois. It runs from Short Street in Centreville to Illinois Route 104 in Waverly. This is a distance of .- Route description :... -
Illinois Route 267Illinois Route 267Illinois Route 267 is a north–south highway in the U.S. state of Illinois. It runs from U.S. Route 67 and Illinois Route 111 in Godfrey north to Illinois Route 104 and Business Interstate 72 in Jacksonville. This is a distance of 59 miles...
State protected areas
- Mississippi River State Fish and Wildlife AreaMississippi River State Fish and Wildlife AreaMississippi River State Fish and Wildlife Area is an 24,386 acre protected area in Jersey and Calhoun Counties, Illinois, United States. The park is maintained by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.-References:...
- Pere Marquette State ParkPere Marquette State ParkPere Marquette State Park is an 8,050-acre protected area in southwestern Jersey County, Illinois, United States. It is located near the city of Grafton, Illinois, at the confluence of the Mississippi River and the Illinois River...
History
Jersey County lies just northeast of where the great Mississippi
Mississippi River
The Mississippi River is the largest river system in North America. Flowing entirely in the United States, this river rises in western Minnesota and meanders slowly southwards for to the Mississippi River Delta at the Gulf of Mexico. With its many tributaries, the Mississippi's watershed drains...
and Illinois
Illinois River
The Illinois River is a principal tributary of the Mississippi River, approximately long, in the State of Illinois. The river drains a large section of central Illinois, with a drainage basin of . This river was important among Native Americans and early French traders as the principal water route...
rivers meet. It is the former home of the Kickapoo, Menomini, Potawatomi
Potawatomi
The Potawatomi are a Native American people of the upper Mississippi River region. They traditionally speak the Potawatomi language, a member of the Algonquian family. In the Potawatomi language, they generally call themselves Bodéwadmi, a name that means "keepers of the fire" and that was applied...
, and Illiniwek Confederation American Indians. The first European explorers to visit the area, Father Marquette and Louis Jolliet
Louis Jolliet
Louis Jolliet , also known as Louis Joliet, was a French Canadian explorer known for his discoveries in North America...
, arrived in 1673, where they encountered the fearsome painting of the Piasa
Piasa
The Piasa or Piasa Bird is a Native American dragon depicted in one of two murals painted by Native Americans on bluffs above the Mississippi River. Its original location was at the end of a chain of limestone bluffs in Madison County, Illinois at present-day Alton, Illinois...
bird. The present day Pere Marquette State Park
Pere Marquette State Park
Pere Marquette State Park is an 8,050-acre protected area in southwestern Jersey County, Illinois, United States. It is located near the city of Grafton, Illinois, at the confluence of the Mississippi River and the Illinois River...
, located near Grafton
Grafton, Illinois
Grafton is the oldest city in Jersey County, Illinois, United States. It is located near the confluence of the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers. As of the 2010 U.S. census, the city had a total population of 674. Prior to the Great Flood of 1993, Grafton had enjoyed a stable population of nearly...
, is named in Father Marquette's honor, and a monument to him is located at the park.
Jersey County was founded on February 28, 1839, and was formed out of Greene County. The county was named for the state of New Jersey
New Jersey
New Jersey is a state in the Northeastern and Middle Atlantic regions of the United States. , its population was 8,791,894. It is bordered on the north and east by the state of New York, on the southeast and south by the Atlantic Ocean, on the west by Pennsylvania and on the southwest by Delaware...
, from which many of the early settlers emigrated - which was itself named for the Channel Island
Channel Islands
The Channel Islands are an archipelago of British Crown Dependencies in the English Channel, off the French coast of Normandy. They include two separate bailiwicks: the Bailiwick of Guernsey and the Bailiwick of Jersey...
of Jersey
Jersey
Jersey, officially the Bailiwick of Jersey is a British Crown Dependency off the coast of Normandy, France. As well as the island of Jersey itself, the bailiwick includes two groups of small islands that are no longer permanently inhabited, the Minquiers and Écréhous, and the Pierres de Lecq and...
in Great Britain
Great Britain
Great Britain or Britain is an island situated to the northwest of Continental Europe. It is the ninth largest island in the world, and the largest European island, as well as the largest of the British Isles...
. The area quickly evolved into several small agricultural communities. As the area soon began to flourish, a county government was established and a courthouse was built in Jerseyville, the county seat. The present courthouse is a magnificent architectural structure that was built in 1893.
Today, while the county maintains its agricultural base, it is also within commuting distance of jobs and industry in St. Louis
St. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis is an independent city on the eastern border of Missouri, United States. With a population of 319,294, it was the 58th-largest U.S. city at the 2010 U.S. Census. The Greater St...
, Missouri
Missouri
Missouri is a US state located in the Midwestern United States, bordered by Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. With a 2010 population of 5,988,927, Missouri is the 18th most populous state in the nation and the fifth most populous in the Midwest. It...
and the surrounding area. A large portion of the population works outside of Jersey County and benefits from being "Near the crowd, but not in it.", the official slogan of the Jersey County Business Association's advertising campaign. The bordering rivers play an important part in Jersey County's economy by supporting agricultural producers and agribusiness
Agribusiness
In agriculture, agribusiness is a generic term for the various businesses involved in food production, including farming and contract farming, seed supply, agrichemicals, farm machinery, wholesale and distribution, processing, marketing, and retail sales....
, and by creating a strong tourist market. Education, manufacturing, and retail are among the county's largest industries.
Demographics
Census
A census is the procedure of systematically acquiring and recording information about the members of a given population. It is a regularly occurring and official count of a particular population. The term is used mostly in connection with national population and housing censuses; other common...
of 2000, there were 21,668 people, 8,096 households, and 5,861 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 59 people per square mile (23/km²). There were 8,918 housing units at an average density of 24 per square mile (9/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.13% White
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.53% Black
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or African American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.20% Native American
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.25% Asian
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.03% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 0.15% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 0.70% from two or more races. 0.75% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
or Latino
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
of any race. 39.2% were of German
Germans
The Germans are a Germanic ethnic group native to Central Europe. The English term Germans has referred to the German-speaking population of the Holy Roman Empire since the Late Middle Ages....
, 14.5% American
United States
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, 11.2% Irish
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
and 11.1% English
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
ancestry according to Census 2000. 98.3% spoke English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
and 1.1% Spanish
Spanish language
Spanish , also known as Castilian , is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia around the 9th century and gradually spread with the expansion of the Kingdom of Castile into central and southern Iberia during the...
as their first language.
There were 8,096 households, out of which 34.60% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.10% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 9.10% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.60% were non-families. 23.90% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.80% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.57 and the average family size was 3.05.
In the county, the population was spread out with 25.40% under the age of 18, 9.90% from 18 to 24, 27.60% from 25 to 44, 22.80% from 45 to 64, and 14.40% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 95.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.40 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $42,065, and the median income for a family was $49,666. Males had a median income of $38,771 versus $23,086 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the county was $19,581. About 5.30% of families and 7.10% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.70% of those under age 18 and 5.70% of those age 65 or over.
Unified school districts
- Alton Community Unit School District 11 - serves a very small portion of southern Jersey County (east of ElsahElsah, IllinoisElsah is a village in Jersey County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2000 U.S. census, the village had a total population of 673. Cyrus Bunting is the the village's current acting mayor.Elsah is a part of the Metro-East region and the St...
), along with northwestern Madison CountyMadison County, IllinoisMadison County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. Madison County is part of the Metro-East region of the St. Louis Metro Area. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 269,282, which is an increase of 4.0% from 258,941 in 2000. The county seat is Edwardsville, home to...
. - Jersey Community Unit School District 100Jersey Community Unit School District 100Jersey Community Unit School District 100 is a public K-12 school district based in Jerseyville, Illinois. The school district consists of eight attendance centers in five municipalities, serving students in most of Jersey County, Illinois, and a small portion of southern Greene County,...
- serves most of Jersey County, and a small portion of southern Greene County. - Southwestern Community Unit School District 9 - serves the northeastern and southeastern portions of Jersey County, along with southwestern Macoupin CountyMacoupin County, IllinoisMacoupin County is a county located in the southwestern portion of the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 47,765, which is a decrease of 2.6% from 49,019 in 2000. The county seat is Carlinville. Macoupin County is an outlying county of the Metro-East region...
.
High Schools
- Jersey Community High SchoolJersey Community High SchoolJersey Community High School is a public high school in Jerseyville, Illinois. It is part of the Jersey Community Unit School District 100. Jersey Community High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,100 students and currently employs 91 teachers and staff members.-History:The present school...
, located in JerseyvilleJerseyville, IllinoisJerseyville is a city in Jersey County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 U.S. census, the city had a total population of 8,465. It is the county seat of Jersey County, and is also the largest city in the county. The city's current mayor is Richard Perdun.Jerseyville is a part of Southern...
.
Colleges and Universities
- Principia CollegeThe PrincipiaThe Principia is an educational institution for Christian Scientists located on two campuses in the St. Louis, Missouri area. Principia School, located in West St. Louis County, serves students from early childhood through high school...
, located near ElsahElsah, IllinoisElsah is a village in Jersey County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2000 U.S. census, the village had a total population of 673. Cyrus Bunting is the the village's current acting mayor.Elsah is a part of the Metro-East region and the St...
.
Municipalities
Villages
- BrightonBrighton, IllinoisBrighton is a village located mostly in Macoupin County, Illinois and partially in Jersey County, Illinois. As of the 2010 U.S. census, the village had a total population of 2,254. The village's current mayor is Wayne Schafer....
- ElsahElsah, IllinoisElsah is a village in Jersey County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2000 U.S. census, the village had a total population of 673. Cyrus Bunting is the the village's current acting mayor.Elsah is a part of the Metro-East region and the St...
- FidelityFidelity, IllinoisFidelity is a village in Jersey County, Illinois, United States, located about thirty-five miles north of Saint Louis, Missouri. As of the 2010 census, the village had a total population of 114.The village is usually noted for its postmark.-Geography:...
- FieldonFieldon, IllinoisFieldon is a village in Jersey County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census, the village had a total population of 239. The village's current mayor is Betty Duggan.-Geography:Fieldon is located at ....
Townships by population
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- Jersey TownshipJersey Township, Jersey County, IllinoisJersey Township is one of eleven townships in Jersey County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, the population was 9,496.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Jersey Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Adjacent townships:* Rockbridge Township,...
- 9,904 - Piasa TownshipPiasa Township, Jersey County, IllinoisPiasa Township is one of eleven townships in Jersey County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, the population was 3,054.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Piasa Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Adjacent townships:* Fidelity Township * Shipman...
- 3,109 - Elsah TownshipElsah Township, Jersey County, IllinoisElsah Township is one of eleven townships in Jersey County, Illinois, USA. At the 2000 census, the population was 2,425.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Elsah Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Unincorporated towns:* Beltrees* Chautauqua*...
- 2,422 - Mississippi TownshipMississippi Township, Jersey County, IllinoisMississippi Township is one of eleven townships in Jersey County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, the population was 1,992.-Geography:...
- 2,037 - Quarry TownshipQuarry Township, Jersey County, IllinoisQuarry Township is one of eleven townships in Jersey County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, the population was 1,090. The name of the township was changed from Grafton Township on April 1, 1880.-Geography:...
- 1,228 - Otter Creek TownshipOtter Creek Township, Jersey County, IllinoisOtter Creek Township is one of eleven townships in Jersey County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, the population was 898.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Otter Creek Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Adjacent townships:* English Township...
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- Fidelity TownshipFidelity Township, Jersey County, IllinoisFidelity Township is one of eleven townships in Jersey County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, the population was 674.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Fidelity Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Adjacent townships:* Ruyle Township *...
- 731 - English TownshipEnglish Township, Jersey County, IllinoisEnglish Township is one of eleven townships in Jersey County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, the population was 480.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, English Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Adjacent townships:* Kane Township, Greene...
- 548 - Rosedale TownshipRosedale Township, Jersey County, IllinoisRosedale Township is one of eleven townships in Jersey County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, the population was 476. The name of the township was changed from Illinois Township on June 7, 1882.-Geography:...
- 499 - Ruyle TownshipRuyle Township, Jersey County, IllinoisRuyle Township is one of eleven townships in Jersey County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2000 census, the population was 381.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, Ruyle Township covers an area of ; of this, is land and is water.-Adjacent townships:* Rockbridge Township, Greene...
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- BeltreesBeltrees, IllinoisBeltrees is an unincorporated community in southern Jersey County, Illinois, United States. Beltrees is east-northeast of Elsah....
- ChautauquaChautauqua, IllinoisChautauqua, Illinois is a private gated summer resort that started as a 19th century tent settlement. The name Piasa is taken from a nearby Native American painting of a mythical bird, called the Piasa Bird, which was painted on the bluffs high above the Mississippi River...
- Delhi
- Democrat Spring
- DowDow, IllinoisDow is an unincorporated community in Jersey County, Illinois, United States.-Education:Dow is served by the public K-12 Jersey Community Unit School District 100. District schools in Dow include ....
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- East NewbernEast Newbern, IllinoisEast Newbern is an unincorporated community in Jersey County, Illinois, United States. East Newbern is northeast of Elsah....
- Kemper
- Lake Piasa
- Lockhaven
- McCluskyMcClusky, IllinoisMcClusky is an unincorporated community in Jersey County, Illinois, United States.-External links:...
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- NewbernNewbern, IllinoisNewbern is an unincorporated community in Jersey County, Illinois, United States. Newbern is south of Dow and north-northeast of Elsah....
- New DelhiNew Delhi, IllinoisNew Delhi is an unincorporated community in Jersey County, Illinois, United States. New Delhi is located near U.S. Route 67 south-southeast of Jerseyville....
- Nutwood
- Reardon
- Reddish
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- Spankey
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See also
- Jersey County JournalJersey County JournalThe Jersey County Journal is a weekly newspaper that is distributed free to all residents in Jersey County, Illinois with a postal address. It can also be purchased at multiple locations in the county for a cost of 75 cents.-General information:...
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Jersey County, Illinois