Steeleville, Illinois
Steeleville is a village of 1,855 people in Randolph County, Illinois.
Why visit Steeleville
Townapedia lists 1 park or trail and 3 places to eat in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Steeleville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Steeleville
Steeleville is a village in Randolph County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Steeleville had a population of 1,930.
From the Wikipedia article Steeleville, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes3
Churches and places of worship4
Saint Marks Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran
105 North Garfield Street, Steeleville
Shopping1
History
Steeleville had the names Alma, Georgetown and Steele's Mill before obtaining its present name. The area near Steeleville was first settled by John Steele in 1807. In 1810 George Steele (John's son) settled in what came to be known as Georgetown. In 1812 a fort was built for protection against the Indians. In 1825 Steele's Mill was erected. Col. Gabriel Jones had a store. In 1827 the Post Office opened under the name Steele's Mill. It was not until 1832 that lots were sold in the town by Capt. Rogers, Col. Jones, Dr. Jones, Robert Jones and Tanner Briggs. The Baptist church was organized in 1838 by Rev J B Alcott.
In the early 19th century, the Lusk's Ferry Road ran through what is now Steeleville. This important, early road connected Fort Kaskaskia with Lusk's Ferry on the Ohio River. The road headed northeast out of Kaskaskia toward what is now Steeleville to make its crossing of Mary's River, before heading east and southeast toward Lusk's Ferry.
From the History section of Steeleville, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Map of Steeleville
16 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 22°F | 3.1 in | 3.5 in |
| Feb | 45°F | 25°F | 2.6 in | 3.4 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 33°F | 4.0 in | 0.6 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 43°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 76°F | 54°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 62°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 66°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 64°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 55°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 44°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 34°F | 4.1 in | 0.5 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 26°F | 2.7 in | 2.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Sparta 1 W Hcn (8 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
Randolph County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-09-19: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-06-07: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2009-07-02: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2008-06-24: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Sparta Community Airport-Hunter Field (SAR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Sparta 10 mi north, about 16 min by car
- Chester 11 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- Marissa 18 mi north, about 29 min by car
- Pinckneyville 19 mi east, about 31 min by car
- Du Quoin 23 mi east, about 38 min by car
- Red Bud 23 mi northwest, about 37 min by car
- New Athens 24 mi northwest, about 39 min by car
- Murphysboro 25 mi southeast, about 39 min by car
- Nashville 28 mi northeast, about 44 min by car
- Carbondale 31 mi southeast, about 50 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
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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