Herod Illinois Map

About Herod, Illinois

Herod is a locality in Pope County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 280. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Herod is located at 37.5803°N, 88.4362°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62947.

Herod rests in a fold of southern Illinois, where the land begins to sag and swell, a place where the Ohio River's influence is felt in the very air. It lies 35.5 miles north-north-east of Paducah, KY (from Paducah, KY: bearing 15°T), and is situated 12.3 miles south-south-east of Harrisburg. Rolling hills, cloaked in a dense green of oak, hickory, and maple, define the horizon, their slopes often slick with dew even as the sun climbs. The soil here, a rich, dark loam, clings to the soles of boots, a constant reminder of the earth's generous, and sometimes demanding, nature. Small creeks, their banks fringed with ferns and mosses, thread their way through the landscape, their murmuring a quiet counterpoint to the rustling leaves, and at dusk, the air grows thick with the scent of damp earth and pine needles, a palpable, breathing presence. The history of Herod is etched into its very topography, a story of hardscrabble farming and the persistent hope for a better yield. Originally settled by those drawn to the fertile bottomlands and the promise of timber, its economy has long been tied to the land, with small farms producing corn and soybeans, their fields a patchwork of gold and green against the deeper hues of the surrounding forests. While no grand monuments mark its past, the weathered barns and the quiet dignity of its few remaining homes speak of generations who have worked this ground. The nearby Shawnee National Forest, a vast expanse of wilderness, serves as a constant, wild neighbor, its trails and hidden ravines offering a profound connection to the region's natural heritage, a quiet allure that draws those seeking solace in its ancient embrace.

About This Herod Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Herod, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 37.580327, -88.436155. 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 Herod and Pope County.

Detailed location data for Herod includes the ZIP code (62947), telephone area code (618), county seat of Pope County (Golconda), and school district assignment. 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 Herod is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.