Profile for Bishop Hill, Illinois, IL

Founded as a communal village by Swedish settlers in 1846. The colony dissolved after its leader, Erik Jansson, was murdered in 1850

Well-known residents have included:
· Old Settlers' Day

Nearby parks & recreation: September

Historic sites and museums: Bishop Hill Museum, Bishop Hill Historic Site

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Cemeteries (14)

Communities (8)

Libraries (3)

Museums (1)

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• Historical census records (Ancestry.com)

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• Henry County tourism

19% of Bishop Hill residents report German ancestry, and 3% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Bishop Hill ancestry & family history guide.

• Cemeteries in or near Bishop Hill
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• Henry County Ancestry forum
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• Ancestry.com - IL data
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• Cemetery records
• County history catalog
• Census records (historic)
• Court, land & probate records
• Death index
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• National database of cemetery records
• Veteran grave locator

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• Independent living centers in Illinois
• National Council on Independent Living

At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Bishop Hill was $26,145, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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35% of Bishop Hill residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

• Colleges in or near Bishop Hill
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• State historical society

Historic districts in Bishop Hill include Bishop Hill Historic District ... View historic districts

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• Post history questions in Henry County genealogy forum

Median rent in Bishop Hill, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $325.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $700.

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Henry County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Bishop Hill political report.

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The average commute time for Bishop Hill workers is 30 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

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