Rushville (Illinois)

Schuyler County

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Rushville is a small city in the Midwestern United States and the administrative seat of Schuyler County, Illinois.

Geography

According to United States Census Bureau Rushville has a total area of 4.1 km ². The area around Rushville is dominated by agriculture. Staple crop is maize. Rushville has two primary schools, one middle and one high school. The Rushville High School Rushville - Industry was renamed the High School in 2005.

Population

Rushville has a population of 3,212 inhabitants ( 2000). The population density is 789.9 inhabitants per km ². The population consists mainly of whites together ( 99.13 %).

Demographic data

Rushville has 1,397 households ( 2000). The average household size is 2.22 and the average family size is 2.78. The average age is 42 years. The average income of a household is $ 30,450

History

Rushville was initially founded on March 6, 1826 as Rushton. It was named after a native of Philadelphia physician Dr. William Rush. On April 24, 1826 Rushton was renamed in Rushville.

Sons and daughters of the town

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  • Location in Illinois
  • Place in North America
  • Schuyler County ( Illinois)
  • County Seat in Illinois
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