History and Statistics
A Memorial to the many who gave their lives while serving our country, during wartimes and during peaceful times, was unveiled on September 27.The Warsaw Veterans memorial is located in the Berlin-Wisch Park, on Main St., next to the Albers Mill Museum.
The Warsaw area, from the beginning, has always
had a rich military history. The building of Fort Johnson and Fort Edwards by
the 3rd U.S. Army, commanded by Major Zachary Taylor, later U.S. President
Zachary Taylor, was the beginning of Warsaw. These early outposts served to
guard the Mississippi River at a very strategic point for the still young United
States.
The Warsaw Bulletin, published in the building which once stood on the site where the new Veterans Memorial has been dedicated, reported that "the number of troops marching down our Main Street produces a formidable sight. Many are loading out on steamers at the levee south to protect the Union". Several Union companies were formed in Warsaw, one cavalry unit by Benjamin F. Marsh, who later became a U.S. Congressman for three terms.
The first Post in Warsaw, following the War of the Rebellion, was the Arthur W. Marsh G.A.R. Unit. Shortly after, the Women's Relief Corps was organized and went right to work putting together a clothing drive for military prisoners at Cairo, IL. Today they are known as the Ralph Parker Post of the American Legion and Ladies Auxiliary.
With the outbreak of World War I, many of the boys leaving Warsaw to enter the military were marched up Main Street, accompanied by a band and cheers from Warsaw residents. In the coming years, a larger conflict-World War II, would take many from Warsaw and the surrounding area to far away places in defense of our right to freedom.
Later, the Korean Conflict, and later still, the Vietnam Conflict, took many Warsaw residents far away from home. With this in mind, many Veterans present at the dedication must have remembered how exciting it was to set foot back on American soil...to be back home in Warsaw.
Throughout the 1950's and into the 1980's, the Cold war continued on. Those who served during that time were also remembered. As our Nation's attention turned to the Middle East, even today, we have Warsaw people serving in the War against terrorism and for the preservation of enduring Freedom.
With the dedication of this monument, we now have a reminder of the sacrifices that have been made...in wars past and present..and in peaceful times. Let this memorial stand as a tribute to all veterans.
Harley Griffin
General Information
Primary County HANCOCK
Additional Counties
POPULATION 1980 1990 Current CLIMATE
City 1,842 1,882 1,850 Avg. Winter Temp 27.00 F -2.77 C
County 23,877 21,373 0 Avg. Summer Temp 74.00 F 23.33 C
Labor Market 23,877 21,373 0 Avg. Annual Rainfall 32.00 In 81.28 Cm
Avg. Annual Snowfall 23.00 In 58.42 Cm
Economic Development Amenities
Municipal Services
Local Government MAYOR / ALDERMEN / TOWN Municipal Zoning YES
Comprehensive Plan No - Rev. 0 County Zoning NO
Subdivision Ordinance NO Home Rule NO
w/ Design Standards Public Library YES
Emergency 911 System NO Rescue Squad YES
Fire Insurance Class 8 in city 0 outside
Full Time Part Time Volunteer
Fire Department 0 0 28
Police Department 1 0 0
Commercial Services
General Waste Disposal YES Radio Stations 0
Special Waste Disposal NO TV Channels 11
Cable YES
Newspapers 0 Daily 0 Weekly
Machine Shops 0 If none, distance to nearest 7 MI 11 KM
Tool & Die 0 If none, distance to nearest 7 MI 11 KM
Banks 1 Assets $ 18,344,000
Savings and Loans 0 Assets $ 0
Additional Economic Amenities
Competitive Communities Initiatives NO Stages 0 Foreign Trade Zone NO
Enterprise Zone NO Tax Increment Financing Dist NO
Remarks
3 GOVERNOR'S HOME TOWN AWARDS. . .
Transportation
MotorCarrier
Highways Serving Community 0 Federal 1 State
Interstates Serving Community NONE
Nearest Interchange NO Distance 0 MI 0 KM
Motor Freight Terminals 4
Local Carriers 2
Interstate Carriers 8
Intrastate Carriers 0
Package Delivery Service YES
Commercial Bus Service NO
Air
Nearest Commercial Airport QUINCY MUNI BALDWIN FIELD AIRPORT
Local NO 35 MI 56 KM
Commercial Airlines 3 Flights per day 6
Nearest Public Airport QUINCY MUNI BALDWIN FIELD AIRPORT
Local NO 10 MI 16 KM
Type of Surface CONCRETE
Longest Runway 3,800 FT 1,140 M
Runway Lighted YES
Fuel Available YES Charter Service Available YES
Pvt Storage Available YES Pvt Maintenance Available YES
Water
City Adjoins Navigable Water YES
Name of Waterway MISSISSIPPI RIVER
Public Barge NO
Private Barge YES
Channel Depth 9 FT 3 M
Length Of Season 10 Months
Public Dock Local YES 0 MI 0 KM
Travel Time
(distance and travel time for goods in transit to selected major cities)
Highway Highway Days Days
City Miles Km. by Rail by Truck
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Atlanta 881 1,410 2 3
Chicago 281 450 1 1
Cleveland 647 1,035 2 2
Dallas 807 1,291 2 3
Denver 871 1,394 2 3
Detroit 562 899 2 2
Kansas City 258 412 1 1
Los Angeles 2,000 3,200 5 6
Memphis 461 738 1 2
Minneapolis 462 739 1 2
New Orleans 755 1,208 2 3
New York 1,065 1,704 2 4
St. Louis 170 272 1 1
Seattle 2,074 3,318 5 6
Railroad(s) Frequency of Switching
KEOKUK JUNCTION RR
Piggyback Service NO 7 MI 11 KM
Container Service NO 7 MI 11 KM
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Utilities
Water
Water Supplier MUNICIPAL
Water Source LAKE
Gallons/Day Liters/Day
Storage Capacity 250,000 950,000
Treatment Capacity 480,000 1,824,000
Average Daily Demand 140,000 532,000
Peak Daily Demand 180,000 684,000
Excess Capacity 300,000 1,140,000
Waste Water Treatment
Type of Sewage Treatment Plant PRIMARY
Process
Treatment Capacity 300,000 1,140,000
Present Load 80,000 304,000
Excess Capacity 220,000 836,000
Natural Gas - Electricity - Telecommunications
Gas Supplier NORTHERN ILLINOIS GAS
Electric Supplier AMEREN/CIPS
Local Telephone Supplier GTE
Digital Switching NO
Fiber Optics NO
Long Distances Carriers AT&T MCI
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Health Facilities
Number of Hospitals in Community 0 Total Number of Beds 0
If No Hospital, Dist to Nearest 7 MI 11 KM
Clinic YES
Doctors in Community 0
Dentists in Community 0
Emergency Medical Treatment Local NO 7 MI 11 KM
Remarks
Education Facilities (in community)
Type Number Teachers Enrollment ------------------- ------ -------- ---------- Elementary 1 23 312 Junior High 0 0 0 High School 1 25 289 Trade & Technical 0 0 0 Community College 0 0 0 Four-Yr College 0 0 0 University 0 0 0 Latest A.C.T. Composite Score 19.9 Remarks CARL SANDBURG, JUNIOR COLLEGE FOR DISTRICT (316) RESIDENTS - 7 MILES AWAY. . . . . .
Employment
Major Employers In The Community
Union Year
Employer Product/Service Employees Affiliation Established
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PRODUCTION ENG. STAMPINGS & FABRI. . 3 NONE . 0
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URSA CO-OP . GRAIN STORAGE & SHIP 20 NONE . 0
CARTHAGE PRECISION AUTOMOBILE COMPONENT 20 UAW . 0
ELECTRIC
Labor Force
Labor Force Summary for HANCOCK COUNTY
Annual Average for Year 1991
Total Labor Force 11,182
Unemployed 733
Percentage 6.60%
Total Employed 10,448
Manufacturing 31.00%
Non-Manufacturing 68.20%
Agriculture 0.80%
Community Union Activity
Last Year Data Available 1990
Labor Relations Board Elections
Number in Last 5 Years 0
Number won by union 0
Number won by company 0
Work stoppage occurances
within last 5 years 0
Number of employees involved 0
Wage Rates
Wage rates for experienced workers in selected occupations working in the
Occupation Entry Top Occupation Entry Top
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Accountant/Auditor $ 0.00 $ 0.00 Maintenance Mechanic $ 6.15 $ 10.48
Assembler-Electronic $ 5.46 $ 7.76 Office Clerk $ 0.00 $ 0.00
Assembler-Production $ 5.18 $ 7.53 Secretary $ 4.22 $ 10.58
Computer Operator $ 0.00 $ 0.00 Sheet Metal Worker $ 4.25 $ 7.99
Computer Programmer $ 0.00 $ 0.00 Ship-Recving Clerk $ 3.55 $ 8.54
Data Entry Operator $ 0.00 $ 0.00 Systems Analyst $ 0.00 $ 0.00
Drill or Punch Press $ 5.18 $ 7.53 Technician $ 0.00 $ 0.00
Engineer $ 0.00 $ 0.00 Tool & Die Maker $ 5.97 $ 8.80
Janitor/Porter/Cleaner $ 3.10 $ 8.09 Warehouse Worker $ 0.00 $ 0.00
Laborer $ 0.00 $ 0.00 Welder $ 7.88 $ 10.48
Machinist $ 4.50 $ 8.00 Word Processor $ 0.00 $ 0.00
Remarks
Community Facilities
(Available within 10 miles)
Motels/Hotels 0 Protestant Churches 6
Number of Rooms 0 Catholic Churches 1
Restaurants 3 Jewish Synagogues 0
Capacity of Largest Banquet Room 0 Country Clubs 0
Public Golf Courses 0 Health Clubs 0
Public Tennis Courts 1 Public Swimming Pools 0
Public Access to Lake/River YES
Name of Lake/River
Remarks
BOTT COMMUNNITY CENTER WITH GYM. HERITAGE MEETING
HALL. 4=BARS, 1= V.F.W. CLUB. . .
Tax Structure
Property tax rates per $100 assessed valuation.
Valuation is 33.3% of real property except in Cook
County where commercial property is assessed at
38% and industrial property is assessed at 36%.
Property Tax Rates
Year 0 Total Property Tax Rates Total Sales Tax Rate 6.25%
City 1.4704% For Two Previous Years Utility Tax On
County 1.5912% 0 0 Electricity 0.00%
School 3.1025% 0.0000% 0.0000% Natural Gas 0.00%
Other(s) 1.4655% Telephone 0.00%
Total 7.6296% Water 0.00%
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Location Services and Other Information
Economic / Industrial Profile Information
Development Contact Provided By
Mary Scott
Warsaw Area Dev. Corp.
423 Main Street
, Warsaw, IL 62379
Phone ( ) - Phone (217) 256-4235
Fax ( ) - Fax ( ) -
Other Information
Zip Code(s) 62379 Rep Dist 95
Senate Dist 48
Congressional Dist 18
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