Arthur, 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 Arthur, Douglas County.
| City | Arthur |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Douglas |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 39.714755 |
| Longitude | -88.472278 |
| Population | 2,083 |
| Density | 584.7 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 61911 |
| Area Code | 309 |
| County Seat | Tuscola |
| School District | Arthur Community Unit School District 305 |
Arthur is a locality in Douglas County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,083. The population density is 584.7 people per km². Arthur is located at 39.7148°N, 88.4723°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61911.
Arthur breathes the wide, pale sky of central Illinois, a landscape of fertile plains stretching to a horizon that often seems to dip and rise with an almost imperceptible grace. It lies 27.1 miles east-south-east of Decatur, IL (from Decatur, IL: bearing 109°T), and is situated 9.1 miles west-north-west of Arcola. The land here is a study in patient agriculture, fields of corn and soybeans rippling like a green and gold sea under the vast celestial dome. Oak and maple trees, sturdy and enduring, punctuate the fields, their branches reaching out as if to embrace the gentle contours of the earth. The air, especially in the early morning or late afternoon, carries a clean, mineral scent, a whisper of the rich soil that has sustained this place for generations. Arthur’s character is deeply rooted in its Amish heritage, a vibrant thread woven through its quiet streets and the purposeful rhythm of daily life. This strong cultural identity shapes the local economy, with handcrafted furniture, quilts, and baked goods finding appreciative markets both near and far. The distinctive horse-drawn buggies, a common sight on the country roads, are a visible reminder of a community that values tradition and a slower, more deliberate pace. While agriculture remains a bedrock, the town also supports a diverse range of small businesses, each contributing to the unique tapestry of Arthur, a place where the past and present coexist with a quiet, dignified harmony.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Arthur, 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 Arthur and Douglas County.
Detailed location data for Arthur includes the ZIP code (61911), telephone area code (309), county seat of Douglas County (Tuscola), and school district assignment (Arthur Community Unit School District 305). 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 Arthur 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. |