Shumway Illinois Map

About Shumway, Illinois

Shumway is a locality in Effingham County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 260. The population density is 141.1 people per km². Shumway is located at 39.1850°N, 88.6523°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62461.

Shumway lies spread across the gently rolling terrain of central Illinois, a quiet scattering of homes and businesses embracing the broad, open skies. It lies 48.1 miles south-south-east of Decatur, IL (from Decatur, IL: bearing 160°T), and is situated 7.4 miles north-west of Effingham. The land here is a study in subtle gradients, where fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards horizons that seem impossibly distant, their emerald and gold hues shifting with the passing sun. Scattered stands of oak and maple punctuate the agricultural expanse, their leaves whispering secrets on the prairie breeze that carries the scent of turned earth and distant rain. The air itself often feels soft, a palpable presence that caresses the skin, especially in the hushed moments before dawn or as twilight bleeds across the western sky, painting the clouds in hues of rose and lavender. The history of Shumway is written in the careful cultivation of its fertile soil, an economy long anchored by the bounty of agriculture, a legacy that has sustained generations. While precise founding dates are lost to the quiet passage of years, the spirit of the pioneers who first coaxed life from this land still seems to linger in the sturdy architecture and the unhurried rhythm of daily life. There are no grand monuments or bustling tourist attractions here; the character of Shumway is found in the shared smiles at the local diner, the steady hum of tractors in the fields, and the enduring sense of neighborly connection that binds its residents. The nearby Embarras River, though not a dramatic waterway, serves as a quiet artery, its presence a subtle reminder of the constant flow of water and life across this enduring prairie landscape.

About This Shumway Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Shumway, Illinois with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Shumway and Effingham County.

Detailed location data for Shumway includes the ZIP code (62461), telephone area code (217), county seat of Effingham County (Effingham), and school district assignment (Beecher City Community Unit School District 20). 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 Shumway is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.