school building in 1881, though some instruction took place before that time) Catholic Church established in 1867 (first school building in 1904, though some instruction took place before that time) Many other denominations have establishments in Staunton Media The Staunton Star-Times has been Staunton's newspaper since 1878. Kwik-Konnection was a well-circulated newspaper as well. Education Staunton Community Unit Schools provides K-12 education for the city. The school district has one elementary school, one middle school and one high school, Staunton High School Notable people Harold Brodkey, writer and novelist; born in Staunton Bruno Gaido, WWII naval aviation machinist and gunner; born outside of Staunton Archibald Hoxsey, American aviation pioneer who worked for the Wright Brothers; flew former President Theodore Roosevelt on October 11, 1910 at Kinloch Field, now St. Louis Lambert International Airport; born in Staunton Henry Keupper, pitcher for the St. Louis Terriers; born in Staunton Lou Rochelli, second baseman for the Brooklyn Dodgers; born in Staunton Hampton W. Wall, Illinois state legislator and banker; born on a farm near Staunton References External links Cities in Illinois Cities in Macoupin County, Illinois Populated places established in 1891 1891 establishments in Illinois Tarring and feathering in the United States