Sullivan Illinois Map

About Sullivan, Illinois

Sullivan is a locality in Moultrie County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,348. The population density is 593.1 people per km². Sullivan is located at 39.5995°N, 88.6078°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61951.

Sullivan, Illinois, unfolds across a landscape shaped by the patient hand of agriculture. It lies 24.8 miles south-east of Decatur, IL (from Decatur, IL: bearing 132°T), and is situated 7.6 miles east-south-east of Bethany. Rolling fields, cloaked in the deep greens of summer corn and the golden hues of ripening wheat, stretch towards a horizon that seems to breathe with the sky. The land here is gently contoured, a testament to the slow, inexorable work of glaciers that once sculpted these plains. Creeks, often mere silver threads glinting in the sun, meander through the terrain, their banks fringed with willows that whisper secrets to the passing breeze. The air itself carries a peculiar clarity, especially in the late afternoon, when sunlight slants long and warm across the fields, imbuing everything with a mellow, golden light that feels both ancient and perpetually new. Sullivan's story is intrinsically tied to the rich earth it rests upon. Founded in the mid-19th century, its early days were powered by the fertile soil, a legacy that continues to define its local economy. Agriculture remains the bedrock, with vast tracts dedicated to growing the crops that feed the nation. The presence of the nearby Lake Shelbyville, a significant reservoir, also influences life in Sullivan, drawing visitors for recreation and contributing to a subtle tourism economy. This proximity to water lends a unique character, a certain openness that feels less hemmed in than some purely prairie towns. The pace of life in Sullivan is one of steady diligence, a quiet understanding of seasons and harvests, where community bonds are as strong and reliable as the fertile soil beneath their feet.

About This Sullivan Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Sullivan, 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 Sullivan and Moultrie County.

Detailed location data for Sullivan includes the ZIP code (61951), telephone area code (309), county seat of Moultrie County (Sullivan), and school district assignment (Sullivan Community Unit School District 300). 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 Sullivan is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.