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History
:
In 1850, the Federal Government offered the newly formed
Illinois Central Railroad sections of land along a
corridor from Chicago to Cairo. This land was to be sold
to finance what was then the longest rail line in the
world. Land developers and settlers began buying land
and many towns like Paxton were laid out.
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Climate:
Paxton residents and visitors have experienced summers
from mild to humid and hot plus winters ranging from
mild to severe.
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Agriculture:
is big business in Ford County.
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Industry:
Approximately 25 percent of Paxton's jobs are in
manufacturing.
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Schools:
Paxton prides itself in having one of the best school
districts in
downstate Illinois.
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Transportation:
Paxton is directly served by three major highways (I-57,
U.S. Route 45, and Illinois Route 9), the Illinois
Central Railroad, and an airport with all-weather 3500
feet landing strip, and is only 30 miles from the U of I
Willard Airport (commercial).
PAXTON, IL
