Andover Illinois Map

About Andover, Illinois

Andover is a locality in Henry County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 434. The population density is 165.7 people per km². Andover is located at 41.2939°N, 90.2921°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61233.

Andover rests on ground that feels ancient, a gentle swell of earth beneath a sky that often stretches in immense, cloud-sculpted panoramas. It lies 16.3 miles south-southeast of East Moline, IL (from East Moline, IL: bearing 151°T), and is situated 5.2 miles west of Cambridge. The landscape here is a study in patient cultivation, where the horizon is a clean, unwavering line drawn by fields of corn and soybeans, their stalks whispering secrets to the wind. In late summer, the air hangs thick and warm, carrying the dry, sweet scent of ripening grain, and the very light seems to mellow, casting a honeyed glow over the scattered farmsteads and the occasional stand of oak trees. The roads, often lined with the bright yellow of wild sunflowers in bloom, are ribbons of gray asphalt that seem to unfurl themselves with a quiet deliberation, leading travelers deeper into the heart of the prairie's embrace. The story of Andover is one of resilience and quiet perseverance, a narrative woven from the hardy spirit of its early settlers who saw potential in this fertile, yet demanding, expanse. The local economy, deeply rooted in agriculture, continues to thrive, with generations of families tending the land that has sustained Andover for so long. While not marked by grand monuments, Andover possesses a distinct character, a certain groundedness that comes from a place where the seasons dictate the rhythm of life and where neighbors recognize the shared understanding of the land. The few businesses that dot the landscape, from the grain elevator that stands sentinel over the fields to the small general store, hum with the steady pulse of a community that knows its own worth, a quiet testament to enduring Midwestern spirit.

About This Andover Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Andover, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.293925, -90.292068. 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 Andover and Henry County.

Detailed location data for Andover includes the ZIP code (61233), telephone area code (847, 224), county seat of Henry County (Cambridge), and school district assignment (Orion Community Unit School District 223). 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 Andover is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.