Mason County, Illinois
Manito Real Estate and Local Guide
A small rural village in northeastern Mason County first settled in 1850 as Black Hawk Grove and later renamed Manito, from an Algonquian word for a spiritual life force, incorporated in 1877. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Manito best.
About the area
Living in Manito, IL
Its name comes from the Algonquian word 'Manitou,' referring to a fundamental spiritual life force in Native American belief.
The housing market
Homes in Manito
- About 81% of occupied homes in Manito are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 93% of housing units are single-family homes, one of the highest shares in the area.
- The median home value is about $117,500.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Manito home
Old Red Schoolhouse
One-room schoolhouse built in 1858, home base of the Manito Historical Society
Old Manito Jail
Historic jail relocated in the 1990s and preserved by the Manito Historical Society
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.