Freeburg Illinois Map

About Freeburg, Illinois

Freeburg is a locality in St. Clair County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,592. The population density is 245.4 people per km². Freeburg is located at 38.4275°N, 89.9137°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62221.

Freeburg rests on the gentle swells of Southern Illinois, a place where the land remembers its agricultural roots. It lies 7.4 miles south-south-east of Belleville, IL (from Belleville, IL: bearing 149°T), and is situated 8.4 miles south-south-east of Swansea. The fields, a patchwork of emerald and gold depending on the season, stretch towards a sky that often displays a painterly breadth of clouds, especially in the soft, diffused light of late afternoon. Here, the air carries the scent of freshly turned earth and the distant hum of tractors, a constant reminder of the bounty the fertile soil yields. The houses, many with wide porches and sturdy oaks shading their lawns, speak of a quiet permanence, a community that has grown organically, like the trees themselves, with a reassuring stability. The history of Freeburg is deeply intertwined with the waves of European immigrants who sought fertile ground and opportunity. Many early settlers were of German descent, their heritage still evident in the strong sense of community and the enduring traditions that inform daily life. The local economy has long been anchored in agriculture, with corn and soybeans forming the backbone of its productivity, though a growing number of small businesses and services have begun to diversify its character. The nearby Kaskaskia River, though not a direct artery of commerce for Freeburg, influences the broader regional landscape, shaping the terrain and feeding the very earth that sustains the town, a quiet, persistent presence in the background of its story.

About This Freeburg Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Freeburg, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.42755, -89.913714. 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 Freeburg and St. Clair County.

Detailed location data for Freeburg includes the ZIP code (62243), telephone area code (217), county seat of St. Clair County (Belleville), and school district assignment (Freeburg Community Consolidated School District 70). 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 Freeburg is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.