Pierron Illinois Map

About Pierron, Illinois

Pierron is a locality in Bond County, Illinois, United States. Pierron is located at 38.7800°N, 89.5981°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62249.

Pierron lies where the flatlands of Bond County begin to show their subtle inclinations, a place where the sky seems to stretch further than usual, a vast canvas painted with the soft golds of sunrise and the deep indigos of twilight. It lies 19.2 miles east of Edwardsville, IL (from Edwardsville, IL: bearing 96°T), and is situated 4.8 miles north-east of Highland. The land here is a patient study in greens and browns, a patchwork of fields that ripple under the wide Illinois sky, broken only by the occasional stand of sturdy oak or the patient, watchful silos that punctuate the horizon. The air itself often carries a faint, earthy sweetness, a scent of turned soil and ripening corn that speaks of the land's enduring generosity. The roads, mostly gravel or well-worn asphalt, wind their way through this quiet expanse, leading to farmsteads and the clustered homes that make up the heart of Pierron. The story of Pierron is one deeply entwined with the rich agricultural heritage of this region, a legacy that continues to shape its identity and its economy. Farming has always been the lifeblood here, with generations of families cultivating the fertile soil, their lives measured by the planting and harvesting seasons. This agrarian spirit, however, is not the sole defining characteristic of Pierron; hints of its past as a railway stop can still be felt, a quiet echo of a time when trains brought people and commerce through its center. While modern life has brought its own pace, a certain deliberate unhurriedness still pervades the days in Pierron, a gentle reminder of the enduring connection to the land and the steadfast nature of its people.

About This Pierron Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Pierron, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.780047, -89.598142. 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 Pierron and Bond County.

Detailed location data for Pierron includes the ZIP code (62249), telephone area code (217), county seat of Bond County (Greenville), and school district assignment (Highland Community Unit School District 5). 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 Pierron is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.