Village of Pawnee
Living in Pawnee and Loving It
Welcome to the Village of Pawnee, considered by some to be one of central Illinois “Hidden Jewels.” Nestled 3 miles off of Interstate 55 on Route 104, Pawnee is just minutes south of the capitol city.
Settled in 1854, Pawnee quickly became a bustling community. Home of the largest coal mine in the world (Peabody #10) and forming its own Railroad Line, the Village established itself as a thriving community. The closing of the coal mine in the mid 1990’s didn’t deter families from moving to Pawnee. With Illinois’ state capitol, Springfield only 14 miles away, residents enjoy the best of both urban and rural life.
Today, Pawnee is a thriving village of approximately 2,700 people. Surrounding farmlands grace its peaceful setting. The school system is excellent and boasts a six-lane all weather track serving 900 students in the district. There are currently two new subdivisions and housing is moderately priced.
Pawnee’s latest claim to fame is its new 5,000 sq. ft. library, which recently received the Library of the Year award for 2004 from the Rolling Prairie Library System. "Living in Pawnee and Loving it" has long been the town’s motto. Stop by and visit, have dinner, or a stroll in the park…. You may not want to leave.
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