Greenup Illinois Map

About Greenup, Illinois

Greenup is a locality in Cumberland County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,823. The population density is 370.3 people per km². Greenup is located at 39.2478°N, 88.1634°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62428.

Greenup rests in a gentle embrace of rolling farmland, where the rich, dark soil yields its bounty under an expansive Illinois sky. It lies 28.6 miles west of York, IL (from York, IL: bearing 281°T), and is situated 9.8 miles west-south-west of Casey. The landscape here is a patient unfolding of cornfields and soybean rows, punctuated by the sturdy silhouettes of farmsteads and the occasional cluster of mature oak and maple trees. A subtle, almost imperceptible hum emanates from the earth itself, a quiet testament to the agricultural heart that beats beneath the surface, and the light, especially in the late afternoon, has a way of softening the edges of everything, painting the fields in hues of gold and amber. The air carries the clean scent of turned earth and the distant murmur of country roads, a constant, gentle reminder of the rural soul of Greenup. The history of Greenup is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring spirit of its people and the fertile ground that has sustained them. Founded by settlers drawn to the promise of agricultural prosperity, Greenup grew as a hub for the surrounding farming communities, its economy intrinsically tied to the seasons and the success of its crops. The nearby Embarras River, a ribbon of shimmering water, has long been a vital artery for transport and a source of life, its banks whispering tales of earlier days. While the economic pulse of Greenup now beats with a diversified rhythm, incorporating small businesses and services that cater to the needs of its residents, the deep-rooted connection to the land remains its defining characteristic, a quiet strength that shapes the character of this enduring Illinois locale.

About This Greenup Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Greenup, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.247816, -88.163372. 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 Greenup and Cumberland County.

Detailed location data for Greenup includes the ZIP code (62428), telephone area code (217), county seat of Cumberland County (Toledo), and school district assignment (Cumberland Community Unit School District 77). 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 Greenup is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.