Village of Cedarville

Village of Cedarville is a small village located in Stephenson County, Illinois, near the Rock River, and is situated approximately 10 miles northwest of Freeport, Illinois. The village is surrounded by the Township of Cedarville, which is one of the 13 townships in Stephenson County, Illinois. The village is also close to the Illinois-Wisconsin border, and is near the Yellow Creek, a tributary of the Pecatonica River. The village is part of the Freeport Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Stephenson County, Illinois, and is near the Galena Territory, a region known for its Galena (mineral) mining history.

Geography

The Village of Cedarville is situated in the Midwestern United States, in the Driftless Area of Northwest Illinois, near the Rock River Valley. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and bluffs, and is near the Wisconsin River, which forms the border between Illinois and Wisconsin. The village is also close to the Pecatonica River State Wildlife Area, a protected area that is home to a variety of wildlife, including white-tailed deer, wild turkey, and waterfowl. The village is near the Illinois Route 26, which connects to Freeport, Illinois, and is also close to the US Route 20, which runs from New York to Oregon. The village is part of the Upper Mississippi River Valley, a region that includes Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota.

History

The Village of Cedarville was founded in the mid-19th century, during the California Gold Rush, when many settlers passed through the area on their way to California. The village was named after the Cedar Creek, which runs through the village, and was originally known as Cedarville Township. The village was officially incorporated in 1859, and was part of the Northwest Ordinance, which established the Northwest Territory. The village is near the Black Hawk War trail, which commemorates the Black Hawk War between the United States and the Sauk people. The village is also close to the Galena and Chicago Union Railroad, which was built in the mid-19th century to connect Galena, Illinois to Chicago, Illinois. The village is part of the Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area, which includes Springfield, Illinois, and is near the Ulysses S. Grant Home, a historic house museum in Galena, Illinois.

Demographics

As of the 2010 United States Census, the Village of Cedarville had a population of 741 people, with a median age of 41.4 years. The village has a total area of 0.25 square miles, and a population density of 2,964 people per square mile. The village is part of the Freeport School District, which includes Freeport High School, and is near the Highland Community College, a community college in Freeport, Illinois. The village is also close to the University of Wisconsin–Platteville, a public university in Platteville, Wisconsin. The village has a mix of German American, Irish American, and English American ancestry, and is part of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, a Lutheran denomination in the United States.

Economy

The Village of Cedarville has a small economy, with a mix of agriculture, manufacturing, and service industries. The village is surrounded by farmland, and is near the Rock River Valley, which is known for its corn and soybean production. The village is also close to the Freeport Industrial Park, which includes manufacturing facilities for companies such as Newell Brands and Honeywell International. The village has a few small businesses, including restaurants, gas stations, and retail stores, and is part of the Freeport Area Chamber of Commerce, a business organization that promotes economic development in the Freeport, Illinois area. The village is near the Chicago Rockford International Airport, a public airport in Rockford, Illinois, and is also close to the Dubuque Regional Airport, a public airport in Dubuque, Iowa.

Infrastructure

The Village of Cedarville has a few infrastructure facilities, including roads, bridges, and utilities. The village is connected to Illinois Route 26, which runs from Freeport, Illinois to Galena, Illinois, and is also close to the US Route 20, which runs from New York to Oregon. The village has a few parks and recreation areas, including the Cedarville Park, which includes a playground, basketball court, and picnic area. The village is part of the ComEd electric grid, and is also served by the Nicor Gas natural gas company. The village has a wastewater treatment plant, which is operated by the Village of Cedarville Public Works Department, and is also close to the Freeport Water Treatment Plant, which serves the Freeport, Illinois area.

Culture

The Village of Cedarville has a small but vibrant culture, with a mix of community events and cultural attractions. The village hosts an annual Cedarville Days festival, which includes live music, food vendors, and games. The village is also close to the Freeport Art Museum, a art museum in Freeport, Illinois, and is near the Galena and Chicago Union Railroad Museum, a railroad museum in Galena, Illinois. The village is part of the Stephenson County Historical Society, a historical society that promotes the history of Stephenson County, Illinois, and is also close to the University of Wisconsin–Platteville Pioneer Museum, a museum that showcases the history of Platteville, Wisconsin. The village has a few community organizations, including the Cedarville Lions Club and the Cedarville Volunteer Fire Department, and is part of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, a Lutheran denomination in the United States. Category:Villages in Illinois