Palestine Illinois Map

About Palestine, Illinois

Palestine is a locality in Crawford County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,430. The population density is 682.9 people per km². Palestine is located at 39.0037°N, 87.6128°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62451.

Palestine rests in a quiet corner of Crawford County, where the land begins its gentle surrender to the Wabash River. It lies 11.7 miles south of York, IL (from York, IL: bearing 173°T), and is situated 6.8 miles east of Robinson. The terrain here is a subtle tapestry of rolling farmland, punctuated by stands of mature oak and maple trees that blaze with color in the autumn. Sunlight, when it breaks through the humid summer air, falls in broad, benevolent swathes across fields of corn and soybeans, imbuing the landscape with a golden, almost tangible warmth. The air itself carries the scent of turned earth and distant woodsmoke, a fragrance that speaks of generations rooted in this fertile ground. This is a place shaped by the persistent currents of American history and the steady pulse of agricultural life. Originally settled by pioneers drawn to the rich soil, Palestine has long been a hub for farming, its economy tethered to the bounty of the land. The faint echo of past industries, perhaps a long-gone mill or a small general store that once bustled with activity, seems to linger in the quiet of the afternoons. Life in Palestine moves at a pace dictated by the seasons, a rhythm that has endured, offering a sense of continuity in a world that often feels too hurried.

About This Palestine Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Palestine, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.003654, -87.612802. 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 Palestine and Crawford County.

Detailed location data for Palestine includes the ZIP code (62451), telephone area code (217), county seat of Crawford County (Robinson), and school district assignment (Palestine Community Unit School District 3). 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 Palestine is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.