Edgewood Illinois Map

About Edgewood, Illinois

Edgewood is a locality in Effingham County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 351. The population density is 136.1 people per km². Edgewood is located at 38.9206°N, 88.6614°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62426.

Edgewood rests in the gentle embrace of Effingham County's rolling landscape, a place where the horizon stretches wide and the sky feels vast enough to swallow the day. It lies 57.5 miles west-south-west of York, IL (from York, IL: bearing 253°T), and is situated 8.8 miles south-west of Watson. Here, the land unfolds in subtle swells and dips, a fertile expanse where the fields of corn and soybeans stand in quiet rows, their green stalks reaching for the sun. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries a damp, earthy scent, mingled with the faint sweetness of ripening crops. Mature oaks and maples, their branches reaching like ancient arms, punctuate the open fields, offering pockets of shade and a whisper of woodland secrets. The roads, mostly gravel and asphalt ribbons, wind through this cultivated terrain, connecting farmsteads and leading toward the heart of Edgewood, a place that feels deeply rooted in the soil it inhabits. The history of Edgewood is a story told in the quiet persistence of agriculture and the enduring spirit of its people. Its economy, like that of many communities in this part of Illinois, has long been tied to the bounty of the land, with farming remaining a cornerstone. Beyond the fields, the local character is one of neighborly connection and a shared understanding of the seasons' rhythms. There are no grand monuments or bustling attractions in Edgewood; its distinction lies in its unassuming nature, its straightforward way of life. The collective memory of the community is woven into the fabric of its daily existence, a quiet continuity that speaks of generations who have worked this land and called Edgewood home.

About This Edgewood Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Edgewood, 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 Edgewood and Effingham County.

Detailed location data for Edgewood includes the ZIP code (61016), telephone area code (847, 224, 217), county seat of Effingham County (Effingham), and school district assignment (Effingham Community Unit School District 40). 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 Edgewood is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.