Centreville Illinois Map

About Centreville, Illinois

Centreville is a locality in St. Clair County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,232. Centreville is located at 38.5834°N, 90.1251°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62207.

Centreville rests low in the broad, agricultural plains of southwestern Illinois, a land shaped by ancient waterways and fertile soil. It lies 3.2 miles south-south-east of East Saint Louis, IL (from East Saint Louis, IL: bearing 154°T), and is situated 5.0 miles south-east of St. Louis. The landscape here is a quilt of cultivated fields, their rich, dark earth stretching towards the horizon, punctuated by pockets of mature trees that offer shade and a touch of wildness. Roads, straight as a surveyor's line, cut through the terrain, connecting farmsteads and small clusters of homes. The air, especially after a summer rain, carries the scent of damp earth and growing things, a primal perfume that speaks of the land's enduring generosity. Even the modest undulations of the ground seem to hold a quiet dignity, a testament to the slow, persistent forces that have shaped this place over millennia. The history of Centreville is interwoven with the development of St. Clair County, its early days tied to the agricultural bounty of the region and the steady influx of settlers drawn to its promise. While not a hub of heavy industry, Centreville has long been sustained by the surrounding farms, a quiet but vital engine of the local economy. The echoes of past generations are present in the sturdy, unassuming architecture of its older buildings, each one a silent witness to the passage of time and the resilience of its people. The pace of life in Centreville is measured, a comfortable rhythm that allows for neighborly conversation and an appreciation for the simple, enduring pleasures, like the slow bloom of a roadside flower or the distant rumble of a tractor on a clear afternoon.

About This Centreville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Centreville, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.583384, -90.125109. 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 Centreville and St. Clair County.

Detailed location data for Centreville includes the ZIP code (62207), telephone area code (217), county seat of St. Clair County (Belleville), 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 Centreville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.