Blairsville Illinois Map

About Blairsville, Illinois

Blairsville is a locality in Williamson County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 231. The population density is 106.7 people per km². Blairsville is located at 37.8112°N, 89.1237°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62918.

Blairsville rests in a low, gentle fold of Southern Illinois, where the land, once carved by glaciers, now rolls with a soft, green persistence. It lies 41.1 miles north-north-east of Cape Girardeau, MO (from Cape Girardeau, MO: bearing 32°T), and is situated 7.7 miles north-east of Carbondale. The air here, especially after a rain, carries the rich, damp scent of turned earth and the faintest hint of coal dust, a ghost of the region’s past. Mature oak and maple trees, their branches reaching wide, offer shade over the modest homes, and the quiet streets seem to absorb the low hum of cicadas in the summer heat. Little creeks, mere whispers of water most of the year, thread through the landscape, their banks thick with wild phlox and tenacious Queen Anne’s lace, reflecting the sky in their shallow pools. This corner of Williamson County was shaped by the relentless industry of coal mining, a history that still whispers in the quietude of Blairsville. Though the deep seams have long since been exhausted, the legacy of those who toiled beneath the surface remains, etched into the character of the place and the memories of its families. The local economy, once dominated by the black gold, now leans more towards agriculture and the quiet ebb and flow of a community that values its roots. The nearest significant waterway, the Big Muddy River, lies a short drive away, a broader artery of water that has always dictated the flow of life in this part of the state, its presence a constant, subtle reminder of nature's enduring power.

About This Blairsville Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Blairsville, 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 Blairsville and Williamson County.

Detailed location data for Blairsville includes the ZIP code (62859), telephone area code (618), county seat of Williamson County (Marion), and school district assignment (Herrin Community Unit School District 4). 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 Blairsville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.