Barr Illinois Map

About Barr, Illinois

Barr is a locality in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States. Barr is located at 39.4048°N, 90.1043°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62514.

Barr rests in the broad, sun-washed sweep of Macoupin County, a place where the land unfurls with an almost patient grace. It lies 35.8 miles north of Alton, IL (from Alton, IL: bearing 7°T), and is situated 7.2 miles north-east of Greenfield. Rolling fields, a quilt of greens and golds depending on the season, stretch towards a horizon that seems to hold the sky in its embrace. Here, the air often carries the faint, earthy scent of turned soil, a constant reminder of the agricultural heart that beats beneath the surface. The gentle slope of the terrain guides the eye, suggesting the slow, steady flow of water across the landscape, a subtle sculpting by unseen forces. Even in the quietest moments, there’s a sense of the land breathing, a deep, resonant stillness that settles over Barr. The story of Barr is deeply entwined with the earth it occupies, a narrative of hard work and enduring spirit. For generations, this land has yielded its bounty, primarily through the cultivation of corn and soybeans, a testament to the persistent toil of its farmers. The history here is one of quiet resilience, a community forged in the crucible of agricultural endeavor and the subtle shifts of rural life. While no grand monuments mark its past, the very character of Barr speaks of an economy rooted in the soil and the steady, unassuming rhythm of generations who have called this place home. The local roads, worn smooth by countless journeys, trace the paths of those who have built their lives and livelihoods on this fertile ground.

About This Barr Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Barr, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.404769, -90.104278. 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 Barr and Macoupin County.

Detailed location data for Barr includes the ZIP code (62674), telephone area code (217), county seat of Macoupin County (Carlinville), and school district assignment. 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 Barr is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.