New City, Illinois
Encyclopedia
New City is an unincorporated community
in Cotton Hill Township
, Sangamon County
, Illinois
, United States
, in the rural center of the state. It is part of the Springfield, Illinois
Metropolitan Statistical Area
.
and the much larger Springfield, Illinois
. Most residents who live in or near New City have Rochester, IL mailing addresses under the zip code "62563". Some residents living to the south of the town are under the Pawnee mailing system.
and soybeans.
Located in the center of town is the New City Community Church (a non-denominational Christian church). New City also has a fishing bait and tackle shop (whose sign claims the store's location is Rochester) located not far from the main intersection. This is visited mostly by visitors to the nearby Sangchris Lake State Park. At one time, there was a greenhouse in New City, but it has since closed.
, a reservoir of sorts that would be used by city utilities. The City of Springfield has purchased much of the land that would be affected by the lake, but several local residents and a pet cemetery are areas of contention for the project. Construction by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has not yet begun, and the project has been discussed for over a decade, leading some to believe that the city will not go through with the project.
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
in Cotton Hill Township
Cotton Hill Township, Sangamon County, Illinois
Cotton Hill Township is located in Sangamon County, Illinois. The population was 1,065 at the 2000 census. The township is the home of Hunter Lake, a proposed reservoir.- External links :***...
, Sangamon County
Sangamon County, Illinois
Sangamon County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2010 census, it has a population of 197,465, which is an increase of 4.5% from 188,951 in 2000...
, Illinois
Illinois
Illinois is the fifth-most populous state of the United States of America, and is often noted for being a microcosm of the entire country. With Chicago in the northeast, small industrial cities and great agricultural productivity in central and northern Illinois, and natural resources like coal,...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, in the rural center of the state. It is part of the Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, Illinois
Springfield is the third and current capital of the US state of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County with a population of 117,400 , making it the sixth most populated city in the state and the second most populated Illinois city outside of the Chicago Metropolitan Area...
Metropolitan Statistical Area
Springfield, Illinois metropolitan area
The Springfield Metropolitan Statistical Area, as defined by the United States Census Bureau, is an area consisting of two counties in Central Illinois, anchored by the city of Springfield...
.
Location
New City is widely recognized by local residents as being the small area surrounding the intersection of County Highway 40 (recognized as Cardinal Hill Road/New City-Pawnee Road) and County Highway 37 (recognized as New City-Chatham/New City-Sangchris). It is located a short distance from Rochester, IllinoisRochester, Illinois
Rochester is a village in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,893 at the 2000 census, and 3,246 at a 2009 estimate...
and the much larger Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, Illinois
Springfield is the third and current capital of the US state of Illinois and the county seat of Sangamon County with a population of 117,400 , making it the sixth most populated city in the state and the second most populated Illinois city outside of the Chicago Metropolitan Area...
. Most residents who live in or near New City have Rochester, IL mailing addresses under the zip code "62563". Some residents living to the south of the town are under the Pawnee mailing system.
Schools
New City and most the surrounding area is part of the Ball-Chatham School District. It borders Rochester School District to the north, Pawnee School District to the south, and the Kincaid School District farther east.Local government
Not having a village government or officials, New City is governed locally by Cotton Hill Township and Sangamon County. While major roads and police protection are provided by the county, smaller roads and general assistance are provided by the township.Local industry and commerce
New City is almost entirely agricultural, surrounded by many farms who mostly grow cornCorn
Corn is the name used in the United States, Canada, and Australia for the grain maize.In much of the English-speaking world, the term "corn" is a generic term for cereal crops, such as* Barley* Oats* Wheat* Rye- Places :...
and soybeans.
Located in the center of town is the New City Community Church (a non-denominational Christian church). New City also has a fishing bait and tackle shop (whose sign claims the store's location is Rochester) located not far from the main intersection. This is visited mostly by visitors to the nearby Sangchris Lake State Park. At one time, there was a greenhouse in New City, but it has since closed.
Hunter Lake
Much of Cotton Hill Township, and part of New City potentially could be under water if the City of Springfield goes through with plans to create Hunter LakeHunter Lake
Hunter Lake is a proposed reservoir to be created by damming Horse Creek, a tributary of the Sangamon River. If the lake is built, its construction would flood a section of bottomland in southeastern Sangamon County, Illinois near the city of Springfield...
, a reservoir of sorts that would be used by city utilities. The City of Springfield has purchased much of the land that would be affected by the lake, but several local residents and a pet cemetery are areas of contention for the project. Construction by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has not yet begun, and the project has been discussed for over a decade, leading some to believe that the city will not go through with the project.