Gillespie Illinois Map

About Gillespie, Illinois

Gillespie is a locality in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,815. The population density is 811.0 people per km². Gillespie is located at 39.1298°N, 89.8195°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62033.

Gillespie rests in the heart of Macoupin County, where rolling fields, softened by the passage of seasons, give way to a landscape that whispers of fertile earth and wide, open skies. It lies 23.1 miles north-north-east of Edwardsville, IL (from Edwardsville, IL: bearing 18°T), and is situated 9.4 miles west-south-west of Litchfield. The terrain here is a gentle undulation, a subtle rise and fall that guides the eye across stretches of corn and soybean, punctuated by the darker green of mature trees that cluster around the edges of farmsteads. Sunlight, especially in the late afternoon, casts a warm, golden hue across the land, illuminating the dust motes that dance in the still air and lending a dreamlike quality to the ordinary. The character of Gillespie is one of quiet perseverance, a place where the land itself seems to dictate a steady, deliberate pace of life, unburdened by the frenetic rush of larger settlements. The story of Gillespie is deeply entwined with the rich veins of coal that once pulsed beneath its surface, a history that shaped its early growth and its very soul. For generations, mining was the lifeblood of this community, a demanding industry that drew families and forged a distinct character, one of resilience and shared experience. Though the era of large-scale mining has largely receded, the echoes of those days remain, subtly present in the landscape and the enduring spirit of its people. Today, agriculture continues to be a vital thread in Gillespie's economic fabric, with the fertile prairie soil yielding its bounty, feeding the nation and sustaining the local way of life. Small businesses dot the main street, their signs weathered by sun and time, each representing a small but significant contribution to the ongoing narrative of Gillespie.

About This Gillespie Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Gillespie, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.129769, -89.819541. 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 Gillespie and Macoupin County.

Detailed location data for Gillespie includes the ZIP code (62033), telephone area code (309), county seat of Macoupin County (Carlinville), and school district assignment (Gillespie Community Unit School District 7). 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 Gillespie is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.