Beardstown, IL

About Beardstown

• • William "Bill" Robinson, a Major League Baseball pitcher, was born in Beardstown.
• • The "Beardstown Illinoian," a local newspaper, has provided news coverage since 1848.
• • Its location on the Illinois River propelled Beardstown into a vital transportation hub.
• • Reportedly, a local legend claims a ghostly steamboat haunts the Illinois River near town.
• • The Great Flood of 1993 devastated Beardstown, causing widespread damage and displacement.
• • It was named for Thomas Beard and established in 1829, later incorporated in 1849.
• • With around 5,600 residents, it's smaller than its peak but remains a tight-knit community.
• • Sitting at 443 feet above sea level, it's gently rolling terrain near the Illinois River.
• • Agriculture and related industries drive the local economy.
• • A quiet, slow-paced town evoking a sense of nostalgia and simpler times.
• • The St. Louis Cardinals, 88 miles away, won the 2011 World Series.
• • Beardstown High School's basketball team has a long and storied history with numerous regional titles.

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