Avon Illinois Map

About Avon, Illinois

Avon is a locality in Fulton County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 694. The population density is 582.4 people per km². Avon is located at 40.6642°N, 90.4349°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61415.

Avon rests in the gentle sway of Western Illinois farmland, where the earth rolls in broad, green strokes beneath a sky that often stretches into an immense, pale blue. It lies 19.9 miles south of Galesburg, IL (from Galesburg, IL: bearing 190°T), and is situated 9.8 miles south of Abingdon. The landscape here is a quiet assertion of fertility, a patchwork of cornfields and soybean rows that ripple in the summer breeze, punctuated by stands of oak and maple trees that offer a darker, more substantial contrast. The air itself carries the scent of turned soil and ripening grain, a constant, earthy perfume that deepens as the sun begins its slow descent, casting long, amber shadows across the fields. Even the roads, often lined with the same resilient grasses that border the cultivated land, seem to absorb the day's warmth, radiating it back in a subtle, palpable heat as evening approaches. The history of Avon is tied to the rich soil that defines its surroundings, a place where agricultural pursuits have long dictated the pace of life and the shape of its economy. For generations, the fertile ground has yielded its bounty, supporting families and fostering a sense of deep connection to the land. While the larger industries have largely bypassed this particular corner of Fulton County, Avon has found its strength in the enduring cycles of farming and the small businesses that cater to its needs. The town itself, a collection of well-kept homes and businesses, feels like a comfortable exhale after a long day's work, a place where the quiet hum of everyday life is the dominant sound, a testament to the enduring spirit of its people.

About This Avon Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Avon, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.664206, -90.434851. 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 Avon and Fulton County.

Detailed location data for Avon includes the ZIP code (61415), telephone area code (815), county seat of Fulton County (Lewistown), 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 Avon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.