Breese Illinois Map

About Breese, Illinois

Breese is a locality in Clinton County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,301. The population density is 631.8 people per km². Breese is located at 38.6106°N, 89.5270°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62230.

Breese unfolds across a landscape of gentle, fertile plains, where the horizon stretches out in broad, uninterrupted swathes of agricultural land. It lies 20.8 miles east of O'Fallon, IL (from O'Fallon, IL: bearing 86°T), and is situated 8.3 miles west of Carlyle. The sky above Breese often hangs vast and luminous, particularly in the late afternoon, when the sun casts long, mellow shadows across the fields of corn and soybeans, imbuing the very air with a soft, golden luminescence. The terrain, a subtle undulation rather than dramatic peaks, lends itself to the orderly patterns of cultivation, with farmsteads dotting the distance like scattered jewels. This is a place where the wind, when it blows, carries the clean, earthy scent of turned soil and ripening crops, a constant reminder of the land's bounty. The roots of Breese are deeply entwined with the agricultural heritage of Clinton County, its economy historically tethered to the rich, dark soil that yields its harvests year after year. Though the echoes of its past as a significant railroad junction can still be felt in the town's layout, the present pulse of Breese is defined by its enduring connection to the land. The rhythm of life here is measured by the seasons and the cycles of planting and reaping, a quiet testament to the resilience of a community built on hard work and a profound respect for nature's generosity. While no grand monuments mark its history, the collective memory of generations of farmers and families is etched into the very character of Breese, a quiet strength that permeates its streets and homes.

About This Breese Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Breese, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.610604, -89.527031. 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 Breese and Clinton County.

Detailed location data for Breese includes the ZIP code (62230), telephone area code (217), county seat of Clinton County (Carlyle), and school district assignment (Central Community High School District 71). 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 Breese is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.