Weldon Illinois Map

About Weldon, Illinois

Weldon is a locality in De Witt County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 350. The population density is 349.0 people per km². Weldon is located at 40.1211°N, 88.7454°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61882.

Weldon lies at the confluence of the gentle prairie swells and the meandering Sangamon River, a place where the horizon stretches in an unbroken line, painted with the broad strokes of cornfields and soybeans that ripen under a vast Midwestern sky. It lies 22.3 miles north-north-east of Decatur, IL (from Decatur, IL: bearing 30°T), and is situated 4.7 miles south-south-east of DeWitt. The land here is a study in subtle gradients, a rolling terrain that catches the afternoon sun in golden waves, revealing the rich, dark loam that has sustained generations. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries a clean, earthy scent, a promise of dew-kissed fields and the quiet industry of the day to come. Even the scattered stands of oak and maple trees seem to bow slightly in the prevailing breeze, their leaves whispering secrets of seasons past and present. The history of Weldon is deeply entwined with the railway that first drew settlers to this fertile ground, a ribbon of steel that brought both commerce and connection to the heart of De Witt County. The town’s early economy was built on the back of agriculture, a tradition that continues to define its character, with the bounty of the land harvested and sent out to markets far and wide. While no grand monuments mark its past, the enduring spirit of its founders can be seen in the sturdy, unpretentious buildings that line the main thoroughfare, each one a quiet testament to resilience and a deep-rooted sense of place. The Sangamon, though not a roaring torrent, plays a constant, murmuring role, its banks a haven for local wildlife and a gentle reminder of the natural forces that shaped this corner of Illinois.

About This Weldon Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Weldon, 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 Weldon and De Witt County.

Detailed location data for Weldon includes the ZIP code (61882), telephone area code (309), county seat of De Witt County (Clinton), and school district assignment (DeLand-Weldon Community Unit School District 57). 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 Weldon is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.