Whittington Illinois Map

About Whittington, Illinois

Whittington is a locality in Franklin County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 18.0 people per km². Whittington is located at 38.0892°N, 88.9028°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62897.

Whittington rests in a quiet corner of Franklin County, its character defined by the gentle, rolling terrain that slopes towards the meandering waters of the Big Muddy River. It lies 55.2 miles west of Posey, IN (from Posey, IN: bearing 277°T), and is situated 6.5 miles north of Benton. The land here is a mosaic of cultivated fields, their amber stalks catching the late afternoon sun, and patches of dense woodland, where the air grows cool and heavy with the scent of damp earth and decaying leaves. Farmhouses, weathered by seasons of sun and wind, stand sentinel at the end of long gravel drives, their porches often adorned with rocking chairs that seem to hold the stillness of forgotten afternoons. The sky above Whittington, particularly at dusk, can transform into a canvas of bruised purples and smoldering oranges, a spectacle that stills the day's quiet industry and casts long, dramatic shadows across the fields. The history of Whittington is deeply entwined with the rich seams of coal that once fueled its prosperity, a legacy that still whispers in the names of families and the occasional derelict structure hinting at a more boisterous past. Though the mines have long since fallen silent, the spirit of perseverance endures, now finding its expression in the fertile soil that supports a thriving agricultural community. The rhythm of life in Whittington is dictated by the planting and the harvest, by the slow, deliberate turning of the seasons rather than the hurried demands of urban centers. Local gatherings, often centered around the simple joys of a community potluck or a shared afternoon at the local park, underscore a deep-seated connection to place and to each other, a quiet testament to the enduring strength of rural life.

About This Whittington Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Whittington, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.089216, -88.902845. 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 Whittington and Franklin County.

Detailed location data for Whittington includes the ZIP code (62897), telephone area code (618), county seat of Franklin County (Benton, Illinois), and school district assignment. 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 Whittington is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.