Oxville Illinois Map

About Oxville, Illinois

Oxville is a locality in Scott County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 21. The population density is 26.0 people per km². Oxville is located at 39.7048°N, 90.5612°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62621.

Oxville lies in a gentle embrace of rolling hills that slope down towards the broad, patient Mississippi River. It lies 47.8 miles east-south-east of Quincy, IL (from Quincy, IL: bearing 109°T), and is situated 7.6 miles north-west of Winchester. The landscape here is a study in soft transitions: verdant fields of corn and soybeans, their stalks reaching skyward under the vast, often cloud-strewn Illinois sky, give way to stands of mature oak and hickory, their branches a tangled calligraphy against the horizon. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a damp, earthy fragrance, mingled with the faint, sweet perfume of ripening crops, a testament to the fertile soil that has shaped this place. The houses of Oxville, many painted in shades of white and pale gray, seem to hunker down against the wind, their porches wide enough for a neighborly chat or a quiet contemplation of the day’s unfolding light. The history of Oxville is as deeply rooted as the ancient trees that dot its periphery, a story woven from the rich agricultural bounty of the Mississippi floodplain and the enduring spirit of its settlers. For generations, the rhythm of life here has been dictated by the seasons and the needs of the land, with farming and the river’s commerce forming the bedrock of its economy. Small, family-run farms still dot the surrounding countryside, their harvests contributing to the broader agricultural engine of the region, while the distant hum of barges on the Mississippi serves as a constant reminder of its connection to wider trade routes. Though the grander pronouncements of industry may have passed it by, Oxville retains a distinct character, a quiet resilience found in its weathered barns, the friendly nods of its residents, and the enduring beauty of its river country setting.

About This Oxville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oxville, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.704768, -90.561237. 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 Oxville and Scott County.

Detailed location data for Oxville includes the ZIP code (62621), telephone area code (217), county seat of Scott County (Winchester), and school district assignment (Scott-Morgan Consolidated Unit School District 2). 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 Oxville is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.