Zoom in to see updated info. Geneseo is 20 miles east of the Quad Cities, at the intersection of Interstate 80, U.S. Route 6 and Illinois Route 82. 30.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. [14], Even before the church was constructed, the first school was established when R.R. This group, known as the "New York Committee", or "New York Group" was composed of John C. Ward, Lukas T. Seyller, and Roderick R. Stewart. [6] The old South Side School was then used as an additional grade school for K-8 students until the new junior high was built on Ogden Ave in 1954. It is still in operation and remains the only Geneseo-only newspaper. The City of Geneseo unifies key stakeholders and collaborates to develop and drive sustainable growth, while maintaining our small town atmosphere. Geneseo Home Furnishings, in Geneseo, IL, is the premier furniture store serving Henry, Knox and Rock Island counties since 2009. "[6], These strong religious beliefs also strongly influenced the town's political leanings as well, being very strong abolitionists and Republicans. In 1909 the Township High School District was established and a new high school was needed for the growing town. [20] During the Christmas Walk, downtown businesses offer in-store hospitality and feature live window displays depicting holiday traditions from different decades.[21]. Cromwell K. Bartlett constructed the first structure just south of the town in the winter of 1836, and Elisha Cone and J.C. Ward built the first cabin and frame house in town, respectively, in 1837. [15] Although Geneseo had grown at a near stand-still since its inception, reaching only 500 persons by 1850, it soon exploded to 5,500 just 11 years later (within the 10-square mile area). [9] However, due to considerable debt, the Geneseo Seminary ended up closing in the year 1857 and was folded into the public school system as Geneseo Central School. Stewart. Stewart's daughter, Miss Susannah Stewart, began teaching classes in a one-room school house in 1837. Please call the Geneseo Chamber at 309-944-2686 or email at geneseo@geneseo.org if we can be of assistance to you. Simultaneously with the expansion of the town, Geneseo's first newspaper, the Geneseo Democratic Standard, started in August 1855 by James Bowie. On Father's Day weekend, Geneseo celebrates an annual Music Festival which includes various music groups, parade, ice cream social, as well as arts and craft vendors in the city park. Fall Clean Up Days: October 12-15 Days are scheduled by quadrants, beginning in the Northwest. The schools are : As of the census[39] of 2010, there were 6,586 people, 2,740 households, and 1,810 families residing in the city. WATER CONSERVATION – The City of Geneseo is requesting that residents conserve water until further notice. The population was 6,586 at the 2010 census, up from 6,480 in 2000. Great Service ?? Today’s and tonight’s Geneseo, IL weather forecast, weather conditions and Doppler radar from The Weather Channel and Weather.com Please review the job description below, and follow the link to complete the job application process. “Community of Choice:” Geneseo is viewed as providing sustainable and safe, family-friendly neighborhoods, connectedness (technology), medical/healthcare services, recreational opportunities, shopping, restaurants, and a positive experience for all who live, work and play in Geneseo.