Georgetown Illinois Map

About Georgetown, Illinois

Georgetown is a locality in Vermilion County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,069. The population density is 741.9 people per km². Georgetown is located at 39.9753°N, 87.6359°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61846.

Georgetown, Illinois, unfolds across a landscape shaped by the broad, patient sweep of the prairie. It lies 10.3 miles south of Danville, IL (from Danville, IL: bearing 182°T), and is situated 4.6 miles south of Westville. The land here rolls with a gentle, persistent undulation, a subtle rise and fall that hints at the underlying bedrock and the slow sculpting of ages. Open fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards horizons that feel boundless, catching the sun in vast, shifting seas of green and gold. The air itself carries a clean, earthy scent, especially after a rain, a fragrance of turned soil and growing things that permeates the very atmosphere. Along the edges of these fields, stands of oak and maple trees offer pockets of cool shade, their leaves rustling with a sound that is both ancient and immediate, a constant, quiet conversation with the breeze. The story of Georgetown is one of agricultural roots and a persistent spirit of commerce. Founded in the mid-19th century, it grew as a hub for the surrounding farmland, its economy long tied to the bounty of the fertile Vermilion County soil. While agriculture remains a bedrock, the town has also seen its share of industrial ebb and flow, a testament to the resilience of its people. The Vermilion River, a ribbon of life that flows nearby, has always been a vital artery, influencing settlement patterns and providing a source of both sustenance and recreation. Georgetown carries the quiet character of a place that understands the value of hard work and neighborly connection, a place where the rhythm of the seasons still dictates much of the pace of life.

About This Georgetown Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Georgetown, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.975314, -87.635855. 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 Georgetown and Vermilion County.

Detailed location data for Georgetown includes the ZIP code (61046), telephone area code (815, 309), county seat of Vermilion County (Danville), and school district assignment (Georgetown-Ridge Farm Consolidated Unit School District 4). 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 Georgetown is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.