Abingdon Illinois Map

About Abingdon, Illinois

Abingdon is a locality in Knox County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,443. The population density is 928.0 people per km². Abingdon is located at 40.8045°N, 90.4018°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61410.

Abingdon rests in the broad, cultivated heart of western Illinois, where the land, shaped by ancient glaciers, rolls with a quiet dignity. It lies 10.0 miles south of Galesburg, IL (from Galesburg, IL: bearing 189°T), and is situated 9.4 miles south-west of Knoxville. The sky here is a vast, ever-changing canvas, particularly striking in the late afternoon when the sun, slanting low, casts long, softened shadows across fields of corn and soybeans, turning the stubble of harvested crops into a burnished gold. Farmhouses, their paint weathered to a muted palette of grays and whites, stand sentinel against the horizon, often accompanied by the stoic silhouettes of wind-powered turbines that turn with a steady, almost meditative grace. The air itself carries the scent of fertile earth, a clean, dry fragrance that mingles with the distant hum of agricultural machinery, a constant reminder of the land's generous bounty. Abingdon’s story is deeply intertwined with the agricultural spirit of Knox County, its economy historically rooted in the rich soil that yields abundant harvests. Founded in the mid-19th century, the town grew alongside the railroads that connected it to wider markets, a vital artery for its grain and livestock. While industry has seen its ebb and flow, a strong sense of community persists, a characteristic often found in places that have weathered economic shifts together. The local heritage is palpable, not in grand monuments, but in the enduring architectural styles of its older homes and the quiet pride of its residents, who have cultivated a life in this place, a quiet testament to perseverance and the enduring appeal of open skies and fertile ground.

About This Abingdon Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Abingdon, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.804483, -90.401795. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Abingdon and Knox County.

Detailed location data for Abingdon includes the ZIP code (61410), telephone area code (815), county seat of Knox County (Galesburg), and school district assignment (Abingdon-Avon Community Unit School District 276). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Abingdon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.