Shipman Realty Area Descriptions Cerro Gordo

To live in Cerro Gordo is to return to the roots of middle America. The slower pace of life allows time to relax on your porch swing, listen to the crickets, and watch children grow strong, secure and safe. This is truly the best of both worlds, small town living with modern conveniences.

The Village of Cerro Gordo is a small agricultural community with a population of 1,436. It is located approximately 12 miles east of Decatur on State Route #105 and 35 miles southwest of Champaign-Urbana.

The name Cerro Gordo is of Mexican origin meaning "Fat Hill". The name was given to the town in 1855 in honor of the early citizens who fought and were wounded in the heroic battle at the mountain pass of Cerro Gordo, Mexico, in the Mexico War 1845-1848.

Scoreboard The C.G. volunteer fire department and community ambulance service provide the village and surrounding areas with fire protection and emergency service. Twenty-four hour police protection is provided by the village, as well as city water, city sewer, gargbage service and cable television. Illinois Power provides natural gas and electricity.

Cerro Gordo offers many services including:

dentist
attorney
plumbing and heating companies
insurance company
Building and Loan
bank
library
restaurant

beauty salons
grocery
automobile service station
floral shop
video and hardware store
contractors
several churches

Summer Programs

Park
Cerro Gordo has special youth and grade school groups. A Youth League offers baseball, softball, and football to boys and girls ages 5 through 18. Summer programs for children are available in one of the 3 parks.

Schools

Cerro Gordo maintains its own school system with a closed campus policy for grades K through 12. Average class size is 17 and students can expect individual attention. The high school graduation rate is over 90% with an average 70% going on to college. Pre-School is available at the Methodist Church.

Superintendent 763-5221 Mr. Bogle

High School 763-2711 Principal
Mr. Jones

Jr. High School 763-6411 Principal
Mrs. McCabe

Grade School 763-2551 Principal
Mrs. McCabe

Bus Service 763-5091 Carole Halvachs