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De Soto Growth Seen Doubling Population by 2000
A 60 page Greater Egypt Regional Planning report projects De Soto, Illinois population rising from 5 793 in 1960 to more than double by 2000 as the village remains a commuter town serving area residents. The plan outlines housing needs, water and sewer upgrades, school expansion, parks, and planned commercial and light industrial zones within the four county area.
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Marie Volkert
de Soto
Illinois Uni
Greater Egypt
Nhils Homes
Carbondale
Water Department
DeSoto