Steeleville, Illinois
| Steeleville | |
| Village | |
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Randolph |
| Coordinates | 38°0′28″N 89°39′34″W / 38.00778°N 89.65944°WCoordinates: 38°0′28″N 89°39′34″W / 38.00778°N 89.65944°W |
| Area | 1.53 sq mi (4 km2) |
| - land | 1.52 sq mi (4 km2) |
| - water | 0.01 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Population | 2,083 (2010) |
| Density | 1,361/sq mi (525/km2) |
| Timezone | CST (UTC-6) |
| - summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Postal code | 62288 |
| Area code | 618 |
   Location of Steeleville within Illinois
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Steeleville is a village in Randolph County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,083 at the 2010 census.
According to the 2010 census, Steeleville has a total area of 1.528 square miles (3.96 km2), of which 1.52 square miles (3.94 km2) (or 99.48%) is land and 0.008 square miles (0.02 km2) (or 0.52%) is water. Steeleville is located adjacent to Mary's River, a direct tributary of the Mississippi River.
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.
The police department and fire department are located within the Village Hall building at 107 West Broadway. As of 2015, the Mayor was Bob Sutton, the Police Chief was Lyndon Thies, and the Fire Chief was Carlos Barbour.
Steeleville High School is located at 701 South Sparta Street. Its mascot is the Warrior. As of 2015, the Principal and assistant superintendent was Jennifer Haertling. The school offers many sports: for the boys, basketball, baseball, golf, track, cross-country, and trap shooting, and for the girls, basketball, softball, golf, dance, cheerleading, volleyball, track, cross-country and trap shooting There are many clubs available, including the Art Society, Annual Yearbook Committee, Future Business Leaders of America, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Family Career and Community Leaders of America, History, Industrial Arts, Life Savers, Math League, National Honor Society, Science, Student Activity Board, and Varsity Club.
Steeleville Grade School is located at 609 South Sparta Street. Its mascot is the Brave. As of 2015, the Principal and District Superintendent was Dr. Stephanie Mulholland. The school has grades from pre-k to 8th. It offers sports for boys including baseball, basketball, and cross-country. And for the girls there is softball, basketball, volleyball, cheerleading, and cross-country. Clubs include Junior Beta Club and Braves Club.
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