Albion, Illinois — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Albion, Edwards County.
| City | Albion |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Edwards |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 38.377548 |
| Longitude | -88.056146 |
| Population | 2,001 |
| Density | 380.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 62806 |
| Area Code | 618 |
| County Seat | Albion |
| School District | Edwards County Community Unit School District 1 |
Albion is a locality in Edwards County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,001. The population density is 380.9 people per km². Albion is located at 38.3775°N, 88.0561°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62806.
Albion rests where the rolling prairie begins to soften into the contours of southern Illinois, a place where the sky feels vast and the air carries the scent of cultivated earth. It lies 27.4 miles north-north-west of Posey, IN (from Posey, IN: bearing 341°T), and is situated 9.0 miles north-north-west of Grayville. Broad fields, stitched with hedgerows and the occasional stand of mature oak, stretch out in a patchwork of greens and golds, punctuated by the stoic silhouettes of farmhouses. The land here is not dramatic, but possesses a quiet resilience, its gentle slopes leading the eye towards horizons that promise more of the same, a comforting expanse of cultivated tranquility. Even as dusk gathers, painting the western sky in hues of bruised plum and fading saffron, a sense of enduring calm settles over Albion, a palpable stillness that speaks of seasons turned and lives lived in steady cadence. The history of Albion is deeply rooted in the fertile soil, a testament to the agricultural spirit that has long defined its economy. Settled by pioneers drawn to the rich farmland, the town grew around the promise of bountiful harvests, its prosperity intrinsically linked to the cycles of planting and reaping. While agriculture remains a cornerstone, the echoes of earlier industries can be felt in the sturdy brick buildings that line the modest downtown, hinting at a past where commerce might have flowed with a different current. Today, the pace of life in Albion remains unhurried, a reflection of its rural heritage, where community bonds are forged through shared experiences and a deep appreciation for the land that sustains them.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Albion, Illinois with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Albion and Edwards County.
Detailed location data for Albion includes the ZIP code (62806), telephone area code (618), county seat of Edwards County (Albion), and school district assignment (Edwards County Community Unit School District 1). 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 Albion is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |