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Kaskaskia, Illinois

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Kaskaskia, Illinois
NameKaskaskia, Illinois
Settlement typeVillage

Kaskaskia, Illinois is a village located in Randolph County, Illinois, near the Mississippi River, and is part of the St. Louis, Missouri-Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area. The village is situated near the Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site, which commemorates the French colonization of the Americas and the Illinois Confederation. The area is also close to the Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the former capital of the Cahokia Confederacy. The village is accessible via Illinois Route 3 and is near the Pere Marquette State Park.

Geography

Kaskaskia, Illinois is situated in the American Bottom, a region of the Mississippi River Valley that includes parts of Illinois, Missouri, and Iowa. The village is near the Kaskaskia River, which flows into the Mississippi River and is part of the Mississippi River watershed. The area is also close to the Shawnee National Forest and the Garden of the Gods Wilderness. The village is located near the Chester, Illinois and Stevenson, Illinois areas, and is part of the Randolph County, Illinois region, which includes the Sparta, Illinois and Red Bud, Illinois areas. The geography of the area is also influenced by the Ozark Plateau and the Illinois Basin.

History

The area that is now Kaskaskia, Illinois was originally inhabited by the Illiniwek Confederation, a group of Native American tribes that included the Kaskaskia tribe, the Cahokia tribe, and the Tamaroa tribe. The village was founded by French colonists in the early 18th century, and was an important center for the Fur trade and the Missionary work of Jacques Marquette and Louis Jolliet. The village was also a key location during the French and Indian War and the American Revolutionary War, and was visited by George Rogers Clark during his Illinois Campaign. The area is also close to the Fort de Chartres, a French fort that was built in the 18th century, and the Cahokia Courthouse, a historic courthouse that was built in the 19th century.

Demographics

As of the 2010 United States Census, the village of Kaskaskia, Illinois had a population of 14 people, making it one of the smallest incorporated villages in the United States. The village is part of the Randolph County, Illinois region, which has a population of around 33,000 people, and is close to the St. Louis, Missouri-Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area, which has a population of over 2.8 million people. The demographics of the area are also influenced by the nearby cities of Chester, Illinois, Sparta, Illinois, and Red Bud, Illinois, as well as the Southern Illinois University and the Southwestern Illinois College.

Economy

The economy of Kaskaskia, Illinois is primarily based on Agriculture and Tourism, with many visitors coming to the area to see the Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site and the Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site. The village is also close to the St. Louis, Missouri-Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area, which has a diverse economy that includes industries such as Health care, Education, and Manufacturing. The area is also home to the Southern Illinois University and the Southwestern Illinois College, which provide Higher education opportunities to the region. The economy of the area is also influenced by the nearby Scott Air Force Base and the MidAmerica St. Louis Airport.

Infrastructure

Kaskaskia, Illinois is accessible via Illinois Route 3 and is close to the Interstate 55 and Interstate 64 highways. The village is also near the St. Louis, Missouri-Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area, which has a well-developed transportation infrastructure that includes Lambert-St. Louis International Airport and the St. Louis MetroLink. The area is also served by the Southwestern Illinois Transportation system, which provides Public transportation to the region. The village is also close to the Kaskaskia River, which provides Water transportation opportunities to the area.

Education

The village of Kaskaskia, Illinois is served by the Kaskaskia Community Unit School District 6, which operates a single school that serves students from Kindergarten to High school. The area is also close to the Southern Illinois University and the Southwestern Illinois College, which provide Higher education opportunities to the region. The village is also near the St. Louis, Missouri-Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area, which has a number of University and College options, including Washington University in St. Louis, Saint Louis University, and the University of Missouri-St. Louis. The education system in the area is also influenced by the nearby Lewis and Clark Community College and the Kaskaskia College. Category:Villages in Illinois