White County, Illinois
Encyclopedia
White County is a county located in the U.S. state
of Illinois
. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 14,665, which is a decrease of 4.6% from 15,371 in 2000. Its county seat
is Carmi
.
in 1815, and was named after Captain Leonard White (some accounts say Captain Isaac White), a Gallatin County legislator who is credited with the idea of extending the Illinois-Wisconsin border a few miles north of the southern tip of Lake Michigan and was also in charge of the salt works at Equality
. He was killed in 1811 at the Battle of Tippecanoe
. The county seat, Carmi
, was founded in 1814, and incorporated in 1816. The first courthouse was in the log cabin of John Craw.
The first white settlers came to White County between 1807 and 1809. The first settlements were near the Little Wabash River
and Big Prairie, one of the numerous prairies in the county. These families—Hanna, Land, Hay, Williams, Calvert, Ratcliff, Holderby, Robinson, Stewart, among others—typically had spent time in the Carolinas, Kentucky
or Tennessee
before moving into Illinois, and most were of Scots-Irish descent. Many came through the land office at Shawneetown
, Illinois
, which was a port for flatboats which traveled the Ohio River
.
Other early settlements were Grayville
, located at the mouth of Bonpas Creek
and the Wabash River
, settled by the Gray family around 1810; Phillipstown
, on the bluffs above the Wabash and Fox River floodplain; and New Haven
(mostly in Gallatin County), which was home to a brother of Daniel Boone
around 1818. Old Sharon Church (Presbyterian), located near the later village of Sacramento, was organized around 1816, and the village of Seven Mile Prairie was established a few miles north of the church in the 1830s. The parents of longtime Abraham Lincoln
girlfriend Ann Rutledge
were part of this group, along with families named McArthy, Miller, McClellan, Pollard, Storey, Fields, and Johnson.
About 1839, a group of Irish immigrants began moving into the extreme western part of Enfield Township, led by Patrick Dolan, as well as members of the Mitchell and Dunn clans. Dolan was auctioneer in 1853 when the village of Enfield was platted, as Seven Mile moved west in anticipation of a railroad line, which was not built until 1872. German families moved into the middle portion of the county in the 1840s and onward, especially from the Baden region, and included the family names of Rebstock, Dartt, Brown, Sailer, Stanley, and Drone.
The second half of the 19th century saw the establishment of the towns of Norris City
, Springerton
, Mill Shoals
(once the home of a thriving barrel-making industry which depleted the nearby virgin forests), Epworth, Herald
, Burnt Prairie
(previously known as "Liberty"), Crossville
, Phillipstown
, Concord
(also known as Emma), Maunie
and Rising Sun
(commonly called Dogtown)--the latter two villages are located on the Wabash and attracted several African-American families. A number of villages which no longer exist were also formed: Trumbull, Roland, Middle Point, Stokes Station, Gossett, Bungay, Calvin, Iron, and Dolan Settlement.
In 1925, White County was devastated by the Tri-State Tornado
, the deadliest tornado in U.S. history. A good proportion of the 127 killed in Hamilton and White counties were in White County itself. The main town affected was Carmi
.
Agriculture was the primary industry of White County until the summer of 1939, when oil was discovered in the Storms and Stinson fields in the Wabash River Bottoms. The population of Carmi doubled within two years, from 2,700 to 5,400, with corresponding increases at Crossville and Grayville—in 1940 it was said one could walk between these two towns by simply walking from rig to rig. Many of these workers migrated from previous oil booms in Texas
and Oklahoma
.
The current population of White County is a little over 17,000, with 6,500 in the county seat of Carmi. There is a high number of retired people, and many citizens work in the factories of Evansville
or Mount Vernon
, Indiana
, located 45 and 25 miles to the east, respectively. Besides oil and agriculture, industries include auto parts manufacturing, plastics, a convenience store distribution center and underground coal mining.
White County, Illinois was also the site of the ill-fated Erie Canal Soda Pop Festival
also known as the Bull Island Fest in 1972.
As of the census
of 2010, there were 14,665 people, 6,534 households, and 4,377 families residing in the county. The population density
was 31 people per square mile (12/km²). There were 7,393 housing units at an average density of 15 per square mile (6/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.22% White
, 0.26% Black
or African American
, 0.34% Native American
, 0.16% Asian
, 0.01% Pacific Islander
, 0.16% from other races
, and 0.85% from two or more races. 0.67% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 24.7% were of American
, 23.6% German
, 16.4% English
and 11.4% Irish
ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 6,534 households out of which 26.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.60% were married couples
living together, 7.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.00% were non-families. 29.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.60% 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 2.82.
In the county the population was spread out with 21.50% under the age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 25.30% from 25 to 44, 24.60% from 45 to 64, and 20.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 91.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.50 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $29,601, and the median income for a family was $36,580. Males had a median income of $30,619 versus $17,282 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $16,412. About 8.70% of families and 12.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.70% of those under age 18 and 9.80% of those age 65 or over.
:
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,...
. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 14,665, which is a decrease of 4.6% from 15,371 in 2000. Its 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 Carmi
Carmi, Illinois
Carmi is a city in White County, Illinois, along the Little Wabash River. The population was 5,240 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of White County.-Demographics:...
.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the county has a total area of 501.86 square miles (1,299.8 km²), of which 494.77 square miles (1,281.4 km²) (or 98.59%) is land and 7.1 square miles (18.4 km²) (or 1.41%) is water.Major highways
U.S. Highway 45
Townships
Burnt Prairie, Carmi, Emma, Enfield, Gray, Hawthorne, Heralds Prairie, Indian Creek, Mill Shoals, PhillipsAdjacent counties
- Edwards CountyEdwards County, IllinoisEdwards County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 6,721, which is a decrease of 3.6% from 6,971 in 2000...
(north) - Gibson CountyGibson County, IndianaGibson County is a county located in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Indiana and is included in the Evansville, Indiana–Kentucky Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of 2010, the population was 33,503. The county seat is Princeton.-Geography:...
, IndianaIndianaIndiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
(northeast) - Posey CountyPosey County, IndianaAs of the census of 2000, there were 27,061 people, 10,205 households, and 7,612 families residing in the county. The population density was 66 people per square mile . There were 11,076 housing units at an average density of 27 per square mile...
, IndianaIndianaIndiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
(east) - Gallatin CountyGallatin County, IllinoisGallatin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 5,589, which is a decrease of 13.3% from 6,445 in 2000...
(south) - Saline CountySaline County, IllinoisSaline County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 24,913, which is a decrease of 6.8% from 26,733 in 2000. Its county seat is Harrisburg. Saline County is home to the smallest post office and the largest KFC in the United States....
(southwest) - Hamilton County (west)
- Wayne County (northwest)
History
White County was organized from Gallatin CountyGallatin County, Illinois
Gallatin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 5,589, which is a decrease of 13.3% from 6,445 in 2000...
in 1815, and was named after Captain Leonard White (some accounts say Captain Isaac White), a Gallatin County legislator who is credited with the idea of extending the Illinois-Wisconsin border a few miles north of the southern tip of Lake Michigan and was also in charge of the salt works at Equality
Equality, Illinois
Equality is a village in Gallatin County, Illinois, United States. The population was 721 at the 2000 census. Near the village are two points of interest, the Crenshaw House and the Garden of the Gods Wilderness.-History:...
. He was killed in 1811 at the Battle of Tippecanoe
Battle of Tippecanoe
The Battle of Tippecanoe was fought on November 7, 1811, between United States forces led by Governor William Henry Harrison of the Indiana Territory and Native American warriors associated with the Shawnee leader Tecumseh. Tecumseh and his brother Tenskwatawa were leaders of a confederacy of...
. The county seat, Carmi
Carmi, Illinois
Carmi is a city in White County, Illinois, along the Little Wabash River. The population was 5,240 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of White County.-Demographics:...
, was founded in 1814, and incorporated in 1816. The first courthouse was in the log cabin of John Craw.
The first white settlers came to White County between 1807 and 1809. The first settlements were near the Little Wabash River
Little Wabash River
The Little Wabash River is a tributary of the Wabash River in east-central and southeastern Illinois in the United States. Via the Wabash and Ohio rivers, it is part of the watershed of the Mississippi River.-Course:...
and Big Prairie, one of the numerous prairies in the county. These families—Hanna, Land, Hay, Williams, Calvert, Ratcliff, Holderby, Robinson, Stewart, among others—typically had spent time in the Carolinas, Kentucky
Kentucky
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is a state located in the East Central United States of America. As classified by the United States Census Bureau, Kentucky is a Southern state, more specifically in the East South Central region. Kentucky is one of four U.S. states constituted as a commonwealth...
or Tennessee
Tennessee
Tennessee is a U.S. state located in the Southeastern United States. It has a population of 6,346,105, making it the nation's 17th-largest state by population, and covers , making it the 36th-largest by total land area...
before moving into Illinois, and most were of Scots-Irish descent. Many came through the land office at Shawneetown
Shawneetown, Illinois
Shawneetown is a city in Gallatin County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,410 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Gallatin County...
, 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,...
, which was a port for flatboats which traveled the Ohio River
Ohio River
The Ohio River is the largest tributary, by volume, of the Mississippi River. At the confluence, the Ohio is even bigger than the Mississippi and, thus, is hydrologically the main stream of the whole river system, including the Allegheny River further upstream...
.
Other early settlements were Grayville
Grayville, Illinois
Grayville is a city in Edwards and White counties in Illinois. The population was 1,725 at the 2000 census. Grayville is the birthplace of naval hero James Meredith Helm.-Geography:Grayville is located at ....
, located at the mouth of Bonpas Creek
Bonpas Creek
Bonpas Creek is a tributary of the Wabash River in Illinois. It joins the Wabash near Grayville, Illinois. In the last of its watercourse, it occupies part of a former Wabash oxbow bend....
and the Wabash River
Wabash River
The Wabash River is a river in the Midwestern United States that flows southwest from northwest Ohio near Fort Recovery across northern Indiana to southern Illinois, where it forms the Illinois-Indiana border before draining into the Ohio River, of which it is the largest northern tributary...
, settled by the Gray family around 1810; Phillipstown
Phillipstown, Illinois
Phillipstown is a village in White County, Illinois, United States. The population was 28 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Phillipstown is located at ....
, on the bluffs above the Wabash and Fox River floodplain; and New Haven
New Haven, Illinois
New Haven is a village in Gallatin County, Illinois, along the Little Wabash River near its mouth at the Wabash River. The population was 477 at the 2000 census.-Geography:New Haven is located at ....
(mostly in Gallatin County), which was home to a brother of Daniel Boone
Daniel Boone
Daniel Boone was an American pioneer, explorer, and frontiersman whose frontier exploits mad']'e him one of the first folk heroes of the United States. Boone is most famous for his exploration and settlement of what is now the Commonwealth of Kentucky, which was then beyond the western borders of...
around 1818. Old Sharon Church (Presbyterian), located near the later village of Sacramento, was organized around 1816, and the village of Seven Mile Prairie was established a few miles north of the church in the 1830s. The parents of longtime Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States, serving from March 1861 until his assassination in April 1865. He successfully led his country through a great constitutional, military and moral crisis – the American Civil War – preserving the Union, while ending slavery, and...
girlfriend Ann Rutledge
Ann Rutledge
Ann Rutledge was allegedly Abraham Lincoln's first love.-Relationship:Born near Henderson, Kentucky Ann Mayes Rutledge was the third of ten children born to Mary and James Rutledge. In 1829, her father, along with John M. Cameron, founded New Salem, Illinois...
were part of this group, along with families named McArthy, Miller, McClellan, Pollard, Storey, Fields, and Johnson.
About 1839, a group of Irish immigrants began moving into the extreme western part of Enfield Township, led by Patrick Dolan, as well as members of the Mitchell and Dunn clans. Dolan was auctioneer in 1853 when the village of Enfield was platted, as Seven Mile moved west in anticipation of a railroad line, which was not built until 1872. German families moved into the middle portion of the county in the 1840s and onward, especially from the Baden region, and included the family names of Rebstock, Dartt, Brown, Sailer, Stanley, and Drone.
The second half of the 19th century saw the establishment of the towns of Norris City
Norris City, Illinois
Norris City is a village in White County, Illinois. The population was 1,057 at the 2000 census.Norris City was incorporated in 1901.-Geography:Norris City is located at ....
, Springerton
Springerton, Illinois
Springerton is a village in White County, Illinois, United States. The population was 134 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Springerton is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all of it land....
, Mill Shoals
Mill Shoals, Illinois
Mill Shoals is a village in Wayne and White Counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. The population was 235 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Mill Shoals is located at ....
(once the home of a thriving barrel-making industry which depleted the nearby virgin forests), Epworth, Herald
Herald, Illinois
Herald is an unincorporated community in Heralds Prairie Township, White County, Illinois, United States. Herald is located on County Route 8 south of Carmi. Herald had a post office, which opened on September 13, 1886, and closed on April 10, 2004....
, Burnt Prairie
Burnt Prairie, Illinois
Burnt Prairie is a village in White County, Illinois, United States. The population was 58 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Burnt Prairie is located at ....
(previously known as "Liberty"), Crossville
Crossville, Illinois
Crossville is a village in White County, Illinois, United States. The population was 745 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Crossville is located at ....
, Phillipstown
Phillipstown, Illinois
Phillipstown is a village in White County, Illinois, United States. The population was 28 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Phillipstown is located at ....
, Concord
Concord, Illinois
Concord is a village in Morgan County, Illinois, United States. The population was 176 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Jacksonville Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Concord is located at ....
(also known as Emma), Maunie
Maunie, Illinois
Maunie is a village in White County, Illinois, United States. The population was 177 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Maunie is located at ....
and Rising Sun
Rising Sun, White County, Illinois
Rising Sun is an unincorporated community in White County, Illinois, United States. Rising Sun is located on the Wabash River southeast of Maunie....
(commonly called Dogtown)--the latter two villages are located on the Wabash and attracted several African-American families. A number of villages which no longer exist were also formed: Trumbull, Roland, Middle Point, Stokes Station, Gossett, Bungay, Calvin, Iron, and Dolan Settlement.
In 1925, White County was devastated by the Tri-State Tornado
Tri-State Tornado
The Tri-State Tornado of Wednesday, March 18, 1925, was the deadliest tornado in U.S. history. With 695 confirmed fatalities, the tornado killed more than twice as many as the second deadliest, the 1840 Great Natchez Tornado...
, the deadliest tornado in U.S. history. A good proportion of the 127 killed in Hamilton and White counties were in White County itself. The main town affected was Carmi
Carmi, Illinois
Carmi is a city in White County, Illinois, along the Little Wabash River. The population was 5,240 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of White County.-Demographics:...
.
Agriculture was the primary industry of White County until the summer of 1939, when oil was discovered in the Storms and Stinson fields in the Wabash River Bottoms. The population of Carmi doubled within two years, from 2,700 to 5,400, with corresponding increases at Crossville and Grayville—in 1940 it was said one could walk between these two towns by simply walking from rig to rig. Many of these workers migrated from previous oil booms in Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
and Oklahoma
Oklahoma
Oklahoma is a state located in the South Central region of the United States of America. With an estimated 3,751,351 residents as of the 2010 census and a land area of 68,667 square miles , Oklahoma is the 28th most populous and 20th-largest state...
.
The current population of White County is a little over 17,000, with 6,500 in the county seat of Carmi. There is a high number of retired people, and many citizens work in the factories of Evansville
Evansville, Indiana
Evansville is the third-largest city in the U.S. state of Indiana and the largest city in Southern Indiana. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 117,429. It is the county seat of Vanderburgh County and the regional hub for both Southwestern Indiana and the...
or Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, Indiana
Mount Vernon is a city in southern Indiana along the Ohio River and the county seat of Posey County. It is located in Black Township. As of the 2010 census, the city's population was 6,687...
, Indiana
Indiana
Indiana is a US state, admitted to the United States as the 19th on December 11, 1816. It is located in the Midwestern United States and Great Lakes Region. With 6,483,802 residents, the state is ranked 15th in population and 16th in population density. Indiana is ranked 38th in land area and is...
, located 45 and 25 miles to the east, respectively. Besides oil and agriculture, industries include auto parts manufacturing, plastics, a convenience store distribution center and underground coal mining.
White County, Illinois was also the site of the ill-fated Erie Canal Soda Pop Festival
Erie Canal Soda Pop Festival
The Erie Canal Soda Pop Festival was a rock festival held on the Labor Day weekend of 1972 near Griffin, Indiana on Bull Island, a strip of land in Illinois but, on the Indiana side of the Wabash River...
also known as the Bull Island Fest in 1972.
Demographics
As of the census
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 2010, there were 14,665 people, 6,534 households, and 4,377 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 31 people per square mile (12/km²). There were 7,393 housing units at an average density of 15 per square mile (6/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 98.22% 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...
, 0.26% 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...
, 0.34% 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...
, 0.16% 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...
, 0.01% 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...
, 0.16% from other races
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...
, and 0.85% from two or more races. 0.67% 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. 24.7% were of American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, 23.6% 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....
, 16.4% 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...
and 11.4% 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...
ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 6,534 households out of which 26.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.60% 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, 7.60% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.00% were non-families. 29.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.60% 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 2.82.
In the county the population was spread out with 21.50% under the age of 18, 7.70% from 18 to 24, 25.30% from 25 to 44, 24.60% from 45 to 64, and 20.90% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 91.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.50 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $29,601, and the median income for a family was $36,580. Males had a median income of $30,619 versus $17,282 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 $16,412. About 8.70% of families and 12.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.70% of those under age 18 and 9.80% of those age 65 or over.
Townships
White County is divided into ten townshipsTownship (United States)
A township in the United States is a small geographic area. Townships range in size from 6 to 54 square miles , with being the norm.The term is used in three ways....
:
|
Hawthorne Township, White County, Illinois Hawthorne Township is located in White County, Illinois. The population was 360 at the 2000 census.- External links :***... Heralds Prairie Township, White County, Illinois Heralds Prairie Township is located in White County, Illinois. The population was 663 at the 2000 census.- External links :***... Indian Creek Township, White County, Illinois Indian Creek Township is located in White County, Illinois. The population was 2,129 at the 2000 census.- External links :***... Mill Shoals Township, White County, Illinois Mill Shoals Township is located in White County, Illinois. The population was 780 at the 2000 census.- External links :***... Phillips Township, White County, Illinois Phillips Township is located in White County, Illinois. The population was 1,313 at the 2000 census.- External links :***... |
Villages
- Burnt PrairieBurnt Prairie, IllinoisBurnt Prairie is a village in White County, Illinois, United States. The population was 58 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Burnt Prairie is located at ....
- CrossvilleCrossville, IllinoisCrossville is a village in White County, Illinois, United States. The population was 745 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Crossville is located at ....
- EnfieldEnfield, IllinoisEnfield is a village in White County, Illinois, United States. The population was 625 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Enfield is located at ....
- MaunieMaunie, IllinoisMaunie is a village in White County, Illinois, United States. The population was 177 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Maunie is located at ....
- Mill ShoalsMill Shoals, IllinoisMill Shoals is a village in Wayne and White Counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. The population was 235 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Mill Shoals is located at ....
- Norris CityNorris City, IllinoisNorris City is a village in White County, Illinois. The population was 1,057 at the 2000 census.Norris City was incorporated in 1901.-Geography:Norris City is located at ....
- PhillipstownPhillipstown, IllinoisPhillipstown is a village in White County, Illinois, United States. The population was 28 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Phillipstown is located at ....
- SpringertonSpringerton, IllinoisSpringerton is a village in White County, Illinois, United States. The population was 134 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Springerton is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all of it land....
Unincorporated towns
- BrownsvilleBrownsville, IllinoisBrownsville, Illinois, is a ghost town in Southern Illinois.Brownsville, located where Kinkade Creek empties into the Big Muddy River, is the former county seat of Jackson County. It was abandoned when the courthouse burned to the ground in 1843, and the county seat was then moved to Murphysboro,...
- Bungay
- Calvin
- Centerville
- Dogtown
- Epworth
- Gossett
- HeraldHerald, IllinoisHerald is an unincorporated community in Heralds Prairie Township, White County, Illinois, United States. Herald is located on County Route 8 south of Carmi. Herald had a post office, which opened on September 13, 1886, and closed on April 10, 2004....
- Rising SunRising Sun, White County, IllinoisRising Sun is an unincorporated community in White County, Illinois, United States. Rising Sun is located on the Wabash River southeast of Maunie....
- Sacramento