The community was named for local "Energy" brand coal. Energy is the birthplace of Jamie White, radio host.
- CountyWilliamson County
- Population974 (2020 U.S. Census)
Energy, Illinois gifts and souvenirs: 18 designs made from Energy's own map, landmarks and history, from $16 to $95. Printed to order and shipped free in the USA.
| Popular | Price |
|---|---|
| Energy Hometown Ornament | $23 |
| Energy Vintage Travel Poster | from $40 |
| Energy Varsity Crewneck | from $57 |
| Energy Est. Tee | from $33 |
| Energy Town Line Mug | from $26 |
| Energy Market Tote | $37 |
Ceramic keepsake, gold ribbon
Its landmark photo in a classic travel-poster layout
A local landmark photo as a gallery print
Heavy-blend fleece, street map printed on the back
Soft Bella+Canvas jersey
Kids' Bella+Canvas jersey, youth sizes
Bella+Canvas toddler jersey
Bella+Canvas baby bodysuit
Glossy ceramic, dishwasher safe
Weatherproof, for the front walk
24″×16″, printed coir-look fibers, rubber back
12″×12″ printed wood, ready to hang
Soft-touch, zip cover
A local landmark photo with the town name, 18″×18″
Sturdy all-over-print tote
Glossy top, cork back
Soft fleece, 50″×60″
20 oz, double-wall stainless
The community was named for local "Energy" brand coal. Energy is the birthplace of Jamie White, radio host.
What is now Energy was originally known as "Fordville," which was established in the early 1900s as a stop along the Coal Belt Railway. It was named for Wiley Ford and his son, William, who platted the village. A post office opened in 1905, and the village incorporated the following year.
In 1909, Herbert Taylor (1876–1937) purchased the coal mining operations in the area. He marketed his company's coal under the name "Energy," and in 1913 he convinced the Fordville village council to adopt this name for the village. The post office changed its name the same year.
Adapted (trimmed) from the Wikipedia article Energy, Illinois, revision 1375862824 by its contributors, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Energy's population was 974 in the 2020 U.S. Census, down from 1,146 in 2010.