Savanna, Illinois
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| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Carroll County |
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| Government | |
| - Mayor | William Lease |
| Area | |
| - City | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| - Land | 2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| - Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - City | 3,542 (city proper) |
| - Density | 1,357.7/sq mi (524.0/km²) |
| Time zone | CST (UTC-6) |
| - Summer (DST) | CST (UTC-5) |
| ZIP codes | 61074 |
| Website: City of Savanna | |
Savanna is a city in Carroll County, Illinois, United States. The population was 3,542 at the 2000 census. As of 2005 census estimates, the population had decreased to 3,288. [1]
Savanna is located along the Mississippi River at the mouth of the Plum River. Going from north to south, the second automobile bridge between Iowa and Illinois is located just north of Savanna, and is part of the U.S. Highway 52 route. The bridge leads to Sabula, Iowa, which is across the river from Savanna. U.S. Highway 52 goes through Savanna.
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[edit] Savanna Army Depot
In 1917 the United States Army purchased 13,062 acres of land about seven miles north of Savanna. Originally the land was to be used as a test range for munitions produced at the Rock Island, Illinois Arsenal. In 1921 the mission of the installation was changed to be a depot.
By 1995, the Savanna Army Depot was identified by Congress as one of the bases that would be closed under the Base Realignment and Closure Act. On March 18, 2000 the Savanna Army Depot was closed.
Some of the land is being redeveloped. One of the most controversial redevelopment projects was the building of a medium security prison on the depot land. Instead, the Thomson Correctional Center was constructed several miles south of Savanna, just outside of the town of Thomson, IL.
[edit] Geography
Savanna is located at (42.090069, -90.140050)GR1.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.0 km² (2.7 mi²). 6.8 km² (2.6 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it (3.33%) is water.
[edit] Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 3,542 people, 1,558 households, and 886 families residing in the city. The population density was 524.0/km² (1,357.7/mi²). There were 1,790 housing units at an average density of 264.8/km² (686.1/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 94.10% White, 1.52% African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.23% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 2.57% from other races, and 1.21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.25% of the population.
There were 1,558 households out of which 25.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.3% were married couples living together, 11.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.1% were non-families. 38.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 19.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.21 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the city the population was spread out with 23.7% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 22.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 89.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $27,180, and the median income for a family was $38,255. Males had a median income of $28,125 versus $20,954 for females. The per capita income for the city was $15,150. About 14.2% of families and 16.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 27.0% of those under age 18 and 6.8% of those age 65 or over.
[edit] Today
Savanna is experiencing an influx of "weekenders" from Chicago & St. Louis, drawn to the area by its small town charm and affordable housing stock. Many homes have been purchased recently & restored as second homes for those seeking a quiet weekend home away from the city.
An annual garden walk takes place in July showcasing some of the area's finest gardens, which benefit from the areas fertile Mississippi River soil.
The downtown area has revived some since the mid-1990's closing of the Army Depot with the addition of new ornamental lighting to complement the late 1800's buildings. The city is trying to lure more shops to the main street in hopes of becoming more of a weekend destination, like nearby Galena.
[edit] External links
- Savanna Chamber of Commerce
- City of Savanna
- Savanna Garden Walk
- Carroll County
- Maps and aerial photos
- Street map from Google Maps, or Yahoo! Maps, or Windows Live Local
- Satellite image from Google Maps, Windows Live Local, WikiMapia
- Topographic map from TopoZone
- Aerial image or topographic map from TerraServer-USA
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Municipalities and Communities of Carroll County, Illinois (County Seat: Mount Carroll) |
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| Cities, Towns and Villages | Chadwick | Lanark | Milledgeville | Mount Carroll | Savanna | Shannon | Thomson |
| Townships | Cherry Grove-Shannon | Elkhorn Grove | Fairhaven | Freedom | Mount Carroll | Rock Creek-Lima | Salem | Savanna | Washington | Woodland | Wysox | York |
