Pike County, Illinois
Encyclopedia
Pike County is a county located in the U.S. state
of Illinois
. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 16,430, which is a decrease of 5.5% from 17,384 in 2000. Its county seat
is Pittsfield
.
Pike County is located on the highlands between the Illinois River
on the eastern border, and the Mississippi River
on the west. It has two interstate highways, I-72
, with bridges spanning both rivers to enter the county and I-172
which only extends about 300 feet (91.4 m) into the county where it ends at its southern terminus with I-72
.
Pike County, Illinois, is one of the few counties in the United States to border as many as nine counties. Illinois has two such counties—Pike and LaSalle. It is also one of the few counties in the United States to border its namesake in another state—in this case, Pike County
, Missouri
, across the Mississippi River. Illinois has another such county--Vermilion County
, Illinois
, which borders Vermillion County
, Indiana
(note that although they are spelled differently, they are both named for the Vermilion River
).
. It was named in honor of Zebulon Pike
, leader of the Pike expedition
in 1806 to map out the south and west portions of the Louisiana Purchase
. Pike served at the Battle of Tippecanoe
, and was killed in 1813 in the War of 1812
.
Prior to the coming of the first European settler to Pike County, French traders, hunters, and travelers passed through the native forests and prairies. Originally Pike County began on the south junction of the Illinois and Mississippi rivers. The east boundary was the Illinois River
north to the Kankakee River
to the Indiana State line on north to Wisconsin territorial line and then west to the Mississippi River
to the original point at the south end. The first county seat was Cole's Grove, a post town, in what later became Calhoun County
. The Gazetteer of Illinois and Missouri, published in 1822, mentioned Chicago
as "a village of Pike County" containing 12 or 15 houses and about 60 or 70 inhabitants.
The New Philadelphia Town Site
was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
in 2005 and designated a National Historic Landmark
in 2009. It was the first town founded by an African American before the American Civil War
. Frank McWorter
was an early free black settler in Pike County. He had invested in land there sight unseen after purchasing the first few members of his family out of slavery. In 1836 he founded the town of New Philadelphia, near Barry
, Illinois
. He was elected mayor and lived there the rest of his life. With the sale of land, he made enough money to purchase the freedom of his children. After the railroad bypassed the town, its growth slowed and it was eventually abandoned in the 20th century. The town site is now an archaeological dig.
In the early 21st century Pike County acquired notability as a center for the whitetail deer hunting industry, especially bowhunting
.
As of the census
of 2000, there were 17,384 people, 6,876 households, and 4,778 families residing in the county. The population density
was 21 people per square mile (8/km²). There were 8,011 housing units at an average density of 10 per square mile (4/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.38% White
, 1.50% Black
or African American
, 0.17% Native American
, 0.24% Asian
, 0.03% Pacific Islander
, 0.12% from other races
, and 0.56% from two or more races. 0.50% of the population were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 28.2% were of American
, 24.7% German
, 17.5% English
and 8.1% Irish
ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 6,876 households out of which 30.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.50% were married couples
living together, 7.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.50% were non-families. 27.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the county the population was spread out with 24.10% under the age of 18, 7.80% from 18 to 24, 25.70% from 25 to 44, 23.20% from 45 to 64, and 19.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 98.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $31,127, and the median income for a family was $38,583. Males had a median income of $27,687 versus $18,440 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $15,946. About 9.80% of families and 12.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.70% of those under age 18 and 11.40% 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 16,430, which is a decrease of 5.5% from 17,384 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 Pittsfield
Pittsfield, Illinois
Pittsfield is a city in Pike County, Illinois, United States. The population was 4,211 at the 2000 census.-History:The city was named after Pittsfield, Massachusetts. It is the county seat of Pike County...
.
Geography
According to the 2010 census, the county has a total area of 848.88 square miles (2,198.6 km²), of which 831.38 square miles (2,153.3 km²) (or 97.94%) is land and 17.5 square miles (45.3 km²) (or 2.06%) is water.Pike County is located on the highlands between 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...
on the eastern border, and the Mississippi River
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...
on the west. It has two interstate highways, I-72
Interstate 72
Interstate 72 is an Interstate Highway in the midwestern United States. Its western terminus is in Hannibal, Missouri, at an intersection with U.S. Route 61; its eastern terminus is at Country Fair Drive in Champaign, Illinois. In 2006, the Illinois General Assembly dedicated all of Interstate 72...
, with bridges spanning both rivers to enter the county and I-172
Interstate 172
Interstate 172 is a spur route from Interstate 72. The highway runs north from its start outside of Hannibal, Missouri to just two miles west of Fowler, Illinois. At U.S. Highway 24, Interstate 172 becomes Illinois Route 336, which runs north to Carthage, Illinois...
which only extends about 300 feet (91.4 m) into the county where it ends at its southern terminus with I-72
Interstate 72
Interstate 72 is an Interstate Highway in the midwestern United States. Its western terminus is in Hannibal, Missouri, at an intersection with U.S. Route 61; its eastern terminus is at Country Fair Drive in Champaign, Illinois. In 2006, the Illinois General Assembly dedicated all of Interstate 72...
.
Major highways
U.S. Highway 36
U.S. Highway 54
Townships
Atlas, Barry, Chambersburg, Cincinnati, Derry, Detroit, Fairmount, Flint, Griggsville, Hadley, Hardin, Kinderhook, Levee, Martinsburg, Montezuma, New Salem, Newburg, Pearl, Petty, Pittsfield, Pleasant Hill, Pleasant Vale, Ross, Spring CreekAdjacent counties
- Adams CountyAdams County, IllinoisAdams County is the westernmost county of the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 67,103, which is a decrease of 1.7% from 68,277 in 2000...
- north - Brown County - northeast
- Scott County - east
- Morgan County - east
- Greene County - southeast
- 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...
- south - Pike CountyPike County, MissouriAs of the census of 2010, there were 18,516 people, 6,451 households, and 4,476 families residing in the county. The population density was 27 people per square mile . There were 7,493 housing units at an average density of 11 per square mile...
, 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...
- southwest - Ralls 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...
- west - Marion 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...
- northwest
Pike County, Illinois, is one of the few counties in the United States to border as many as nine counties. Illinois has two such counties—Pike and LaSalle. It is also one of the few counties in the United States to border its namesake in another state—in this case, Pike County
Pike County, Missouri
As of the census of 2010, there were 18,516 people, 6,451 households, and 4,476 families residing in the county. The population density was 27 people per square mile . There were 7,493 housing units at an average density of 11 per square mile...
, 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...
, across the Mississippi River. Illinois has another such county--Vermilion County
Vermilion County, Illinois
Vermilion County is a county located in the eastern part of the U.S. state of Illinois, between the Indiana border and Champaign County. It was established in 1826 and was the 45th of Illinois' 102 counties...
, 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 borders Vermillion County
Vermillion County, Indiana
Vermillion County lies in western Indiana between the Illinois border and the Wabash River. It was officially established in 1824 and was the 50th Indiana county to be formed. It is included in the Terre Haute, Indiana, Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county seat is Newport.According to the 2010...
, 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...
(note that although they are spelled differently, they are both named for the Vermilion River
Vermilion River (Wabash River tributary)
The Vermilion River is a tributary of the Wabash River in the states of Illinois and Indiana, United States.There are two "Vermilion Rivers" in Illinois. The Wabash tributary flows south, while the other Vermilion River flows north to the Illinois River...
).
History
Pike County was formed on January 31, 1821 out of Madison CountyMadison County, Illinois
Madison 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...
. It was named in honor of Zebulon Pike
Zebulon Pike
Zebulon Montgomery Pike Jr. was an American officer and explorer for whom Pikes Peak in Colorado is named. As a United States Army captain in 1806-1807, he led the Pike Expedition to explore and document the southern portion of the Louisiana Purchase and to find the headwaters of the Red River,...
, leader of the Pike expedition
Pike expedition
The Pike Expedition was a military effort authorized by the United States government to explore the south and west of the recent Louisiana Purchase. Roughly contemporaneous with the Lewis and Clark Expedition, it was led by United States Army Captain Zebulon Pike, Jr...
in 1806 to map out the south and west portions of the Louisiana Purchase
Louisiana Purchase
The Louisiana Purchase was the acquisition by the United States of America of of France's claim to the territory of Louisiana in 1803. The U.S...
. Pike served 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...
, and was killed in 1813 in the War of 1812
War of 1812
The War of 1812 was a military conflict fought between the forces of the United States of America and those of the British Empire. The Americans declared war in 1812 for several reasons, including trade restrictions because of Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American merchant...
.
Prior to the coming of the first European settler to Pike County, French traders, hunters, and travelers passed through the native forests and prairies. Originally Pike County began on the south junction of the Illinois and Mississippi rivers. The east boundary was 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...
north to the Kankakee River
Kankakee River
The Kankakee River is a tributary of the Illinois River, approximately long, in northwestern Indiana and northeastern Illinois in the United States. At one time the river drained one of the largest wetlands in North America and furnished a significant portage between the Great Lakes and the...
to the Indiana State line on north to Wisconsin territorial line and then west to the Mississippi River
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...
to the original point at the south end. The first county seat was Cole's Grove, a post town, in what later became Calhoun County
Calhoun County, Illinois
Calhoun 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...
. The Gazetteer of Illinois and Missouri, published in 1822, mentioned Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
as "a village of Pike County" containing 12 or 15 houses and about 60 or 70 inhabitants.
The New Philadelphia Town Site
New Philadelphia Town Site
The New Philadelphia Town Site is the original site of the now-vanished town of "New Philadelphia", Illinois. It is located near the city of Barry, in Pike County. Founded in 1836, it was the first town in the United States platted and registered by an African American before the American Civil War...
was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
in 2005 and designated a National Historic Landmark
National Historic Landmark
A National Historic Landmark is a building, site, structure, object, or district, that is officially recognized by the United States government for its historical significance...
in 2009. It was the first town founded by an African American before the American Civil War
American Civil War
The American Civil War was a civil war fought in the United States of America. In response to the election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, 11 southern slave states declared their secession from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America ; the other 25...
. Frank McWorter
Free Frank McWorter
Free Frank McWorter was an American slave who bought his own freedom and in 1836 founded the town of New Philadelphia in Illinois; he was the first black to found a town in the United States before the American Civil War...
was an early free black settler in Pike County. He had invested in land there sight unseen after purchasing the first few members of his family out of slavery. In 1836 he founded the town of New Philadelphia, near Barry
Barry, Illinois
Barry is a city in Pike County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,368 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Barry is located at ....
, 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,...
. He was elected mayor and lived there the rest of his life. With the sale of land, he made enough money to purchase the freedom of his children. After the railroad bypassed the town, its growth slowed and it was eventually abandoned in the 20th century. The town site is now an archaeological dig.
In the early 21st century Pike County acquired notability as a center for the whitetail deer hunting industry, especially bowhunting
Bowhunting
Bowhunting is the practice of killing game animals by archery. It has been a normal use of archery in every culture that had bows.- Technique :...
.
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 2000, there were 17,384 people, 6,876 households, and 4,778 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 21 people per square mile (8/km²). There were 8,011 housing units at an average density of 10 per square mile (4/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.38% 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...
, 1.50% 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...
, 0.17% 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...
, 0.24% 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...
, 0.12% 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 0.56% from two or more races. 0.50% 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. 28.2% were of American
United States
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, 24.7% 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....
, 17.5% 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 8.1% 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 6,876 households out of which 30.50% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.50% 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, 7.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.50% were non-families. 27.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.10% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.42 and the average family size was 2.94.
In the county the population was spread out with 24.10% under the age of 18, 7.80% from 18 to 24, 25.70% from 25 to 44, 23.20% from 45 to 64, and 19.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females there were 98.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.30 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $31,127, and the median income for a family was $38,583. Males had a median income of $27,687 versus $18,440 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 $15,946. About 9.80% of families and 12.40% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.70% of those under age 18 and 11.40% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
- AtlasAtlas, IllinoisAtlas is an unincorporated community which lies on Highway 96 in western Pike County, Illinois, United States....
- BarryBarry, IllinoisBarry is a city in Pike County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,368 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Barry is located at ....
- BaylisBaylis, IllinoisBaylis is a village in Pike County, Illinois, United States. The population was 265 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Baylis is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all of it land....
- Bedford
- ChambersburgChambersburg, IllinoisChambersburg is an unincorporated community in Pike County, Illinois, United States....
- DetroitDetroit, IllinoisDetroit is a village in Pike County, Illinois, United States. The population was 93 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Detroit is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all of it land.-Demographics:...
- El DaraEl Dara, IllinoisEl Dara is a village in Pike County, Illinois, United States. The population was 89 at the 2000 census.-Geography:El Dara is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all land....
- FishhookFishhook, IllinoisFishhook is an unincorporated community in Pike County, Illinois, USA.Fishhook is where Robert Earl Hughes, once billed the world's largest man by the Guinness Book of World Records, grew up. The town has a small monument to him in its business district....
- FlorenceFlorence, IllinoisFlorence is a village in Pike County, Illinois, United States. The population was 71 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Florence is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all land....
- GriggsvilleGriggsville, IllinoisGriggsville is a city in Pike County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,258 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Griggsville is located at ....
- HullHull, IllinoisHull is a village in Pike County, Illinois, United States. The population was 474 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Hull is located at ....
- KinderhookKinderhook, IllinoisKinderhook is a village in Pike County, Illinois, United States. The population was 249 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Kinderhook is located at ....
- Martinsburg
- Maysville
- MeredosiaMeredosia, IllinoisMeredosia is a village in Morgan County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,041 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Jacksonville Micropolitan Statistical Area.-Geography:Meredosia is located at ....
- MiltonMilton, IllinoisMilton is a village in Pike County, Illinois, United States. The population was 274 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Milton is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all of it land....
- Montezuma
- NeboNebo, IllinoisNebo is a village in Pike County, Illinois, United States. The population was 408 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Nebo is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , of which, of it is land and 2.33% is water....
- New CantonNew Canton, IllinoisNew Canton is an incorporated town in Pleasant Vale Township, Pike County, Illinois, United States. The population was 417 at the 2000 census.-Geography:New Canton is located at ....
- New Hartford
- New Salem
- PearlPearl, IllinoisPearl is a village in Pike County, Illinois, United States. The population was 187 at the 2000 census. The village, settled in the late 19th century, is named after pearl buttons drilled from the large supply of native mussels that once lived in the nearby Illinois River.-Geography:Pearl is...
- PerryPerry, IllinoisPerry is a village in Pike County, Illinois, United States. The population was 437 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Perry is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , all of it land....
- PittsfieldPittsfield, IllinoisPittsfield is a city in Pike County, Illinois, United States. The population was 4,211 at the 2000 census.-History:The city was named after Pittsfield, Massachusetts. It is the county seat of Pike County...
- Pleasant HillPleasant Hill, IllinoisPleasant Hill is a village in Pike County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,047 at the 2000 census.Pleasant Hill is the site of the annual Pike County Fair, as well as the location of the Bi-State Annual Demolition Derby, which was previously held at Six Flags St...
- SeehornSeehorn, IllinoisSeehorn is an unincorporated community in Pike County, Illinois, USA....
- TimeTime, IllinoisTime is a village in Pike County, Illinois, United States. The population was 29 at the 2000 census.-Culture:In the past, Time was a popular tourist location in IL during the annual "Fall Color Tour" and "Ice Cream Social" celebrations, centered around the historic Band Stand in Time Square...
- Valley CityValley City, IllinoisValley City is a village in Pike County, Illinois, United States. The population was 13 at the 2010 census, making Valley City the smallest incorporated place in Illinois in terms of population.-Geography:Valley City is located at ....
Unincorporated communities
- East Hannibal
- PikePike, IllinoisPike is an unincorporated community in Pike County, Illinois, United States. Pike is located on the Mississippi River across from the city of Louisiana, Missouri....
- RockportRockport, IllinoisRockport is an unincorporated community in western Pike County, Illinois, USA 96, "The Great River Road"....
- Summer HillSummer Hill, IllinoisSummer Hill is an unincorporated community in Pike County, Illinois, USA....
- FishhookFishhook, IllinoisFishhook is an unincorporated community in Pike County, Illinois, USA.Fishhook is where Robert Earl Hughes, once billed the world's largest man by the Guinness Book of World Records, grew up. The town has a small monument to him in its business district....
Climate and weather
In recent years, average temperatures in the county seat of Pittsfield have ranged from a low of 15 °F (-9.4 °C) in January to a high of 86 °F (30 °C) in July, although a record low of -25 °F was recorded in February 1905 and a record high of 115 °F (46.1 °C) was recorded in July 1954. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 1.74 inches (4.4 cm) in January to 4.11 inches (10.4 cm) in May.External links
- Pike County Chamber of Commerce
- New Philadelphia Association
- Free Frank New Philadelphia Historic Preservation Foundation
- Christopher C. Fennell, "Updates on New Philadelphia Archaeology Project", University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
- New Philadelphia: A Multiracial Town on the Illinois Frontier, a National Park Service Teaching with Historic Places (TwHP) lesson plan
- Pike County Township Histories summation
- Pike County Illinois History