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Decatur ( / dɪˈkeɪtər / dih-KAY-tər) is the largest city in and the county seat of Macon County, Illinois, United States. The city was founded in 1829 and is situated along the Sangamon River and Lake Decatur in Central Illinois. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 70,522. [5]
Apr 30, 2021 · Founded in the early 19th century, Decatur is a university city in Central Illinois steeped in history and with a lovely location on the lake of the same name. Decatur was Abraham Lincoln’s first home in Illinois and the scene of the Illinois Republican Convention in 1860.
Decatur is the largest city and the county seat of Macon County in the U.S. state of Illinois. The city, sometimes called "the Soybean Capital of the World", was founded in 1823 and is located along the Sangamon River and Lake Decatur in Central Illinois.
Decatur, city, seat (1829) of Macon county, central Illinois, U.S. It lies along a bend in the Sangamon River (there dammed to form Lake Decatur), about halfway between Springfield and Champaign. First settled in 1820, the town was founded in 1829 and was named for the American naval hero Stephen.
Key Takeaways. Decatur has a rich history dating back to the 1800s, which you can explore by visiting the Hieronymus Mueller Museum or the James Millikin Homestead. Nature lovers can enjoy the Rock Springs Conservation Area or the Scovill Zoo, which offers a variety of animals to interact with.
Decatur ( / dɪˈkeɪtər / dih-KAY-tər) is the largest city in and the county seat of Macon County, Illinois, United States. The city was founded in 1829 and is situated along the Sangamon River and Lake Decatur in Central Illinois. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 70,522.
Visit. Neighborhood Revitalization. Your Input. City of Decatur, IL. Featured Headlines. Recycling 101 – Metal containers & foil. Recycling tip from Midwest Fiber recycling: Some important metals that should always be in your recycle bin. City launches Learn & Earn Bike Program for Decatur youth.
Sep 19, 2021 · Decatur, Illinois has an array of interesting things to see and do, catering to specialist topics for enthusiasts be it cars, fishing, or horse riding. It’s also great for beginners to get stuck into something new and try a new hobby whilst on holiday.
The Decatur-Forsyth area offers a wonderful cultural tourism experience as well: quaint shops in a charming historic downtown business district, galleries exhibiting all media of art, and a wide variety of unique, quality restaurants.
Decatur is a city in the American state of Illinois. In the 2020 census, there were about 70,000 people living in it. [1] . Many people drive in and out of Decatur on Interstate 72. There is a shopping mall in nearby Forsyth, a suburb of Decatur. Decatur is the county seat of Macon County.
