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Heart of the Prairie
Delavan is a prairie city of 2000 residents that is both strongly linked
to beginning roots and embracing the changes of tomorrow. Our commercial downtown district continues to undergo extensive
renovation and preservation of its historic streetscape. Our rich history is becoming a useful part of the
Twenty-first
century. Early wealth in Delavan has blessed our community with some of the
finest examples of architectural variety in the Midwest. These range from ornate 19th century pressed tin work,
early Italianate Victorian details, turn of the century Tudor revival, prairie style, and art deco as well as many, many more.
Our History
In 1836, Jonas R. Gale and Cornelius Delavan visited Illinois and chose a settlement
site on a high prairie. Upon their return to Providence, Rhode Island they formed the Delavan Land Association to promote
the sale of land.
In the month of May, William W. Crossman brought a crew of carpenters to the high
prairie and began building the Colony Houses. Shortly thereafter the first citizens, a general store, gristmill, and
post office were established.
The stagecoach line from Peoria to Springfield was routed through Delavan in 1840
followed within ten years by a telegraph line. Grading for rail tracks connecting Chicago and St. Louis began in Delavan
in 1857.
These early factors led to Delavans accelerated growth in municipal, commercial and
light industrial development.
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Hometown Values
City Population
Approximately 2000
Surrounding Area
Approximately 3000
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Government
Mayor and Alderman
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Medical and Emergency
Delavan Ambulance Service 911
Delavan Fire Department 911
Delavan Police Department 911
ESDA
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Area Churches
Christ Lutheran Church
Church of the Open Bible
Delavan Baptist Church
Delavan First Presbyterian Church
Delavan United Methodist Church
New Life Fellowship
Crosswalk Fellowship
Prairie Bible Church
St. Marys Catholic Church
Dillon Mennonite Church
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