Steeleville is a village in Randolph County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,083 at the 2010 census. Geography According to the 2010 census, Steeleville has a total area of , of which (or 99.48%) is land and (or 0.52%) is water. Steeleville is located adjacent to Mary's River, a direct tributary of the Mississippi River. History Steeleville had the names Alma, Georgetown and Steele's Mill before obtaining its present name. The area near Steeleville was first settled by John Steele in 1807. In 1810 George Steele (John's son) settled in what came to be known as Georgetown. In 1812 a fort was built for protection against the Indians. In 1825 Steele's Mill was erected. Col. Gabriel Jones had a store. In 1827 the Post Office opened under the name Steele's Mill. It was not until 1832 that lots were sold in the town by Capt. Rogers, Col. Jones, Dr. Jones, Robert Jones and Tanner Briggs. The Baptist church was organized in 1838 by Rev J B Alcott. In the early 19th century, the Lusk's Ferry Road ran through what is now Steeleville. This important, early road connected Fort Kaskaskia with Lusk's Ferry on the Ohio River. The road headed northeast out of Kaskaskia toward what is now Steeleville to make its crossing of Mary's River, before heading east and southeast toward Lusk's Ferry. Municipal services The police department and fire department are located within the Village Hall building at 107 West Broadway. As of 2021, the Mayor is Andy Gerlach, the Police Chief is James Zeidler, and the Fire Chief is Richard Reitz. Schools Steeleville High School Steeleville High School is located at 701 South Sparta Street. Its mascot is the Warrior. , the Principal and assistant superintendent was Jennifer Haertling. The school offers many sports: for the boys, basketball, baseball, bowling, golf, track, cross-country, and trap shooting, and for the girls, basketball, softball, bowling, golf, cheerleading, volleyball, track, cross-country and trap shooting There are many clubs available, including the Art Society, Annual Yearbook Committee, Future Business Leaders of America, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Family Career and Community Leaders of America, History, Industrial Arts, Life Savers, Math League, National Honor Society, Science, Student Activity Board, and Varsity Club. Steeleville Grade School Steeleville Grade School is located at 609 South Sparta Street. Its mascot is the Brave. As of 2020, the Principal and District Superintendent was Dr. Stephanie Mulholland. The