Kaskaskia, Illinois

About Kaskaskia

Set in the southwestern part of Illinois, Kaskaskia is a tiny community with an estimated population of 23.

Officially, Kaskaskia is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.11 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 209 residents per square mile.

📰 Kaskaskia News Today

• In Kaskaskia, first capital of Illinois, all that’s left is a church and the congregation keeping it alive Chicago Tribune · Jul 5
• Illinois 13 lane closures at Kaskaskia River Bridge begin June 8 in St. Clair County - illinois-department-of-transportation.prezly.com illinois-department-of-transportation.prezly.com · Jun 5
• Statewide: The lost capital of Kaskaskia NPR Illinois · Apr 10
• Kaskaskia College’s George Evans to lead Illinois Community College Council of Presidents Illinois Business Journal · Jul 23
• Gretchen Steele: Southern Illinois' Kaskaskia River Delta Waterfowl Chapter to celebrate 20 years of showing up Outdoor News · Jul 23

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What Makes Kaskaskia Unique

• The only place in America named Kaskaskia — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.11 sq mi.
• With 23 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
• Positioned in southwestern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Kaskaskia

• French Colonial Historic District reviews ★
• Pierre Menard Home Historic Site reviews ★

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