Abingdon

History

The city was first settled in 1828. Abingdon was laid out in 1836 and was named after Abingdon, Maryland, the birthplace of its founder, Abraham Davis Swarts. It was incorporated in 1857. In 1894 William C. Hooker of Abingdon applied for a patent on a common spring-loaded mousetrap. In June of 1907 the patent was awarded to William C. Hooker, William Armstrong, and Knox Mark.

Geography

Abingdon is located in southwestern Knox County. Illinois Route 41 passes through the center of the city, leading north to Galesburg, the county seat, and south to Bushnell. According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Abingdon has a total area of , all land.

Largest nearby schools

• Lombard Middle School
  Middle · Galesburg · 532 students · 13.3:1 ratio
• King School
  Elementary · Galesburg · 531 students · 14.8:1 ratio
• Steele School
  Elementary · Galesburg · 503 students · 12.6:1 ratio
• Mable Woolsey Elem School
  Elementary · Knoxville · 402 students · 14.9:1 ratio
• Hedding Grade Sch
  Elementary · Abingdon · 366 students · 11.8:1 ratio
• Knoxville Sr High School
  High · Knoxville · 314 students · 14.3:1 ratio
• Abingdon-Avon High Sch
  High · Abingdon · 285 students · 14.3:1 ratio
• Knoxville Jr High School
  Middle · Knoxville · 245 students · 11.7:1 ratio