Vernon Illinois Map

About Vernon, Illinois

Vernon is a locality in Marion County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 69. The population density is 36.3 people per km². Vernon is located at 38.8023°N, 89.0870°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62892.

Vernon unfolds across a landscape of gentle swells and broad, open fields, where the Illinois sky seems to stretch on forever. It lies 46.6 miles east of Edwardsville, IL (from Edwardsville, IL: bearing 91°T), and is situated 19.3 miles north of Centralia. The land here, a rich loam, gives way to the occasional stand of mature oak and maple, their branches reaching like ancient fingers towards the sun. In the quiet hours, the air carries the subtle scent of drying corn stalks and the distant murmur of cicadas, a sound that seems to define the slow, steady pulse of the season. The character of Vernon is one of quiet resilience, a place where the horizon is as much a part of the daily view as the weathered barns and the straight lines of county roads that crisscross the terrain. The roots of Vernon run deep into the agricultural heart of the region, a heritage evident in the fertile fields that surround it. For generations, the economy of Vernon has been tied to the land, with farming providing the lifeblood for its residents. This enduring connection to agriculture has shaped not only the physical appearance of the area but also its cultural fabric, fostering a sense of community built on shared labor and the cyclical rhythm of planting and harvest. The unassuming nature of Vernon belies a history of quiet determination, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who have made their lives here amidst the rolling plains.

About This Vernon Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Vernon, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.80227, -89.087009. 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 Vernon and Marion County.

Detailed location data for Vernon includes the ZIP code (62892), telephone area code (618), county seat of Marion County (Salem), and school district assignment (Patoka Community Unit School District 100). 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 Vernon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.