Eddyville Illinois Map

About Eddyville, Illinois

Eddyville is a locality in Pope County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 64. The population density is 100.0 people per km². Eddyville is located at 37.4989°N, 88.5878°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62928.

Eddyville draws its quiet strength from the low, rolling hills of southern Illinois, a landscape softened by time and the persistent caress of wind and rain. It lies 28.7 miles north of Paducah, KY (from Paducah, KY: bearing 1°T), and is situated 16.7 miles south of Harrisburg. Here, the Shawnee National Forest begins its generous embrace, its oak and hickory trees forming a verdant tapestry that reaches towards the horizon. The air, especially in the hushed moments of dawn or the lingering warmth of late afternoon, carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, a fragrance that speaks of the deep woods and the slow, deliberate pulse of nature. The land itself is a study in subtle contours, a place where small creeks carve their patient paths and the sky often opens up in vast, expansive displays of cloud and light. The history of Eddyville is inextricably linked to the fertile soil and the waterways that have sustained it for generations. Once a hub of agricultural activity, its economy now finds a different kind of sustenance in the careful stewardship of the surrounding natural beauty. The echoes of past industries, perhaps a forgotten mill or a small general store that once served as the heart of its dealings, are subtly present, whispering stories of earlier days. Today, the rhythm of life in Eddyville is one of quiet persistence, a mindful coexistence with the land. The nearby Garden of the Gods, a striking geological wonder, draws visitors who appreciate the raw, untamed beauty that defines this part of Pope County, a testament to the enduring allure of this southern Illinois locale.

About This Eddyville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Eddyville, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.498939, -88.587828. 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 Eddyville and Pope County.

Detailed location data for Eddyville includes the ZIP code (62928), telephone area code (618), county seat of Pope County (Golconda), and school district assignment (Pope County Community Unit School District 1). 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 Eddyville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.