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Okawville, Illinois
Okawville is a village of 1,299 people in Washington County, Illinois.
Why visit Okawville
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 3 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Heritage House Museum and Original Springs Hotel and Bathhouse.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 21°F.
Weather in Okawville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Okawville
Okawville is a village in Washington County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Okawville had a population of 1,369.
From the Wikipedia article Okawville, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
Heritage House Museum
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Original Springs Hotel and Bathhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Hotel in Okawville, Illinois, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes3
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 0.8 mi
905 Hen House Road, Okawville
Mo 06:00-22:00; Tu-Sa 06:00-23:00; Su 07:00-23:00
Where to stay2
History
Okawville was originally known simply as "Okaw," from an early name of the Kaskaskia River that derived from the Mississippi Valley French au Kaskaskies ("to the Kaskaskias"). The post office was known as Okaw from its establishment in 1836 until 1872, when the name was changed to Okawville.
In the late 19th and early 20th century Okawville was a prominent spa community. The first Okawville Springs Hotel was established in 1867.
From the History section of Okawville, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship5
Saint Barbara Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic
305 North Front Street, Okawville
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Map of Okawville
20 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 21°F | 2.7 in | 3.7 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 25°F | 2.1 in | 3.7 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 34°F | 3.5 in | 1.2 in |
| Apr | 66°F | 45°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 75°F | 56°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 64°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 67°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 65°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 58°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 46°F | 3.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 35°F | 3.5 in | 0.5 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 26°F | 2.7 in | 2.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Nashville 1 E (12 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Washington County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-09-20: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Floodng (Flood)
- 2023-08-15: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-11-26: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Tornado)
- 2011-06-07: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
MidAmerica St. Louis Airport (BLV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- Nashville 11 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- New Baden 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Breese 12 mi north, about 20 min by car
- Aviston 14 mi north, about 22 min by car
- Carlyle 16 mi northeast, about 26 min by car
- Marissa 17 mi southwest, about 28 min by car
- Lebanon 18 mi northwest, about 29 min by car
- Freeburg 20 mi west, about 32 min by car
- Shiloh 21 mi west, about 34 min by car
- O'Fallon 23 mi northwest, about 37 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Original Springs Hotel and Bathhouse - Okawville Illinois, Ian Poellet, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Okawville Post Office (50473755443), Gerry Dincher from Hope Mills, NC, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Okawville, Illinois village hall, Skvader, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Frank Schlosser House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Schlosser House at the Heritage House Museum, Nyttend, Public domain
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