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City	Carlinville
State	Illinois (IL)
County	Macoupin County
Country	United States of America
Timezone	Central Time (America/Chicago)

Latitude	39.27977
Longitude	-89.881766
Population	5,710
Density	654.4 /km²
Incorporated	Yes
ZIP Code	62626
Area Code	217
County Seat	Carlinville
School District	Carlinville Community Unit School District 1

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About Carlinville, Illinois

Carlinville is a locality in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 5,710. The population density is 654.4 people per km². Carlinville is located at 39.2798°N, 89.8818°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Carlinville is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 62626.

Carlinville emerges from the flat, fertile expanse of the Illinois prairie as a quiet center of brick and limestone architecture. It lies 27.7 miles northeast of Godfrey, IL (from Godfrey, IL: bearing 36°T), and is situated 14.2 miles west-northwest of Litchfield. The landscape surrounding Carlinville is defined by the steady, unadorned rhythm of agricultural fields that stretch toward the horizon in shades of gold and deep green. Briar Creek winds its way through the nearby terrain, providing a modest natural boundary just one mile from the center. To the west, the gentle rise of Pea Ridge remains a distant silhouette against the evening sky, marking the boundary of the local horizon. Residents occasionally visit Lake Rinaker, which sits two miles away, to observe the way the light catches the surface of the water during the final hours of the day.

Carlinville holds a history rooted in the expansion of the nineteenth-century Midwest, where the arrival of the railroad transformed the pace of commerce. The local economy has long relied on the strength of its agrarian connections, complemented by industries that have adapted to the changing demands of the regional market. Sturdy brick storefronts in the Publicsquare area serve as a durable record of the town’s enduring mercantile spirit. This protected space acts as a physical anchor for the community, maintaining a formal layout that organizes the daily movement of residents and visitors alike. The persistence of these structures reflects a commitment to the foundational planning of the original settlers, who favored permanence in their construction.

Cultural life in Carlinville centers on a deep appreciation for the architecture that defines its streets, most notably the towering, ornate county courthouse that anchors the local identity. The town maintains a deliberate, measured atmosphere where the seasonal harvest dictates the quiet ebb and flow of public life. Notable figures like the actress Mary Astor spent parts of their early life in the region, adding a faint thread of connection to the wider world of arts and performance. Annual gatherings in the Publicsquare bring the populace together, reinforcing a sense of collective belonging that is felt in the hushed conversations held on wide porches. Even as the decades pass, Carlinville retains a distinct character, grounded in the gray stone and red brick that weather the Illinois seasons with patient grace.

Nearby Outdoor Places

American Legion Park (Local Park) — 0.5 mi, 127° SE
Loveless Park (Local Park) — 0.6 mi, 214° SW
Macoupin County Historical Society Museum (Museum) — 0.7 mi, 337° NW
Renner Art Center (Arts Centre) — 0.8 mi, 051° NE
Carlinville Country Club (Park) — 0.9 mi, 111° E
Carlinville Fairground (Local Recreation) — 1.7 mi, 006° N
Denby Prairie State Natural Area (State Conservation Area) — 3.4 mi, 222° SW
Carlinville Railroad Prairie (Conservation Area) — 3.4 mi, 022° N
Gillespie (Local Recreation) — 6.0 mi, 142° SE
Beaver Dam State Park (State Park) — 6.1 mi, 224° SW
Sangamon Valley Greenway (State Recreation Area) — 10.4 mi, 026° NE
Hagaman Marsh (State Conservation Area) — 10.8 mi, 281° W
Shrine of Our Lady of the Highways (Attraction) — 13.2 mi, 074° E
Weigh Station Prairie (Nature Reserve) — 13.3 mi, 105° E
Roberts Cemetery Savanna Nature Preserve (Nature Reserve) — 15.1 mi, 097° E
Mother Jones Monument (Monument) — 15.9 mi, 150° SE
Lincoln Statue (Monument) — 16.7 mi, 193° S
City of Greenfield Reservoir (State Recreation Area) — 17.0 mi, 285° W
Illinois Traction System (Monument) — 19.2 mi, 165° S
Henry's Rabbit Ranch (Attraction) — 19.8 mi, 164° S
Bethalto Historical Museum (Museum) — 27.0 mi, 199° S
Quandary (Public Artwork) — 28.1 mi, 217° SW
Robert Pershing Wadlow (Attraction) — 29.5 mi, 208° SW
217 Terror Haunted House (Attraction) — 29.8 mi, 299° NW
Observation Deck (Viewpoint) — 30.6 mi, 217° SW
Charles Raich Field (Stadium) — 31.5 mi, 199° S
Jacoby Arts Center (Arts Centre) — 31.5 mi, 212° SW
Stone Bridge Footing (Historic Ruins) — 32.0 mi, 223° SW
Amphitheater (Theatre) — 32.5 mi, 189° S
Big Muddy National Fish And Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 33.9 mi, 206° SW · 32k acres

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