Ellis Grove Illinois Map
Explore Ellis Grove, Illinois, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Ellis Grove, IL street map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
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| City | Ellis Grove |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Randolph |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 38.00894 |
| Longitude | -89.905941 |
| Population | 359 |
| Density | 259.4 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
| ZIP Code(s) | 62241 |
| Area Code | 217 |
| County Seat | Chester |
| School District | Chester Community Unit School District 139 |
About Ellis Grove, Illinois
Ellis Grove is a locality in Randolph County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 359. The population density is 259.4 people per km². Ellis Grove is located at 38.0089°N, 89.9059°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62241.
Ellis Grove unfolds across a landscape that whispers of the prairie's vast, flat reach meeting the subtle, sculpted lines of the Mississippi River valley. It lies 26.2 miles south-southeast of Waterloo, IL (from Waterloo, IL: bearing 150°T), and is situated 8.0 miles northwest of Chester. The air here, especially in the humid exhale of summer, carries the earthy scent of turned soil and the distant, sweet perfume of ripening corn. Fields, a patchwork quilt of emerald and gold, stretch towards horizons softened by the haze of distance, punctuated by the stoic silhouettes of oak and elm trees standing sentinel along fencerows. The land itself, a rich, dark loam, seems to hold the memory of ancient floods, its contours a testament to the patient work of water and wind. This quiet corner of Illinois, Ellis Grove, has long been shaped by the powerful currents of history and the steady, vital flow of agriculture. It’s a place where the legacy of early settlers, drawn by the fertile soil and the promise of a life lived close to the land, still resonates in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture and the enduring sense of community. The local economy, deeply rooted in the cultivation of soybeans and corn, hums with the seasonal rhythm of planting and harvest, a cycle that has sustained generations. The nearby Mississippi River, a grand artery of commerce and connection, continues to influence the region's identity, a constant reminder of the vastness that lies beyond the immediate, peaceful expanse of Ellis Grove.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Middle Mississippi River National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 3.1 mi, 201° S · 16k acres
- Kaskaskia River State Fish and Wildlife Area (State Conservation Area) — 1.7 mi, 334° NW
- Mississippi River - Mudds Landing (Conservation Area) — 2.6 mi, 195° S
- Randolph County State Recreation Area (State Conservation Area) — 5.0 mi, 113° SE
- Shawnee National Forest (National Forest) — 17.0 mi, 128° SE · 274k acres
- Mark Twain National Forest (National Forest) — 20.1 mi, 210° SW · 1.5M acres
- Chester Community Golf Club (Local Recreation) — 5.3 mi, 154° SE
- Pyramid State Recreation Area (State Park) — 18.0 mi, 090° E
- Shawnee Purchase Unit (National Forest) — 22.5 mi, 118° SE · 7,712 acres
- Kinkaid Lake Purchase Unit (National Forest) — 21.9 mi, 115° SE · 1,243 acres
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About This Ellis Grove Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ellis Grove, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 38.00894, -89.905941. 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 Ellis Grove and Randolph County.
Detailed location data for Ellis Grove includes the ZIP code (62241), telephone area code (217), county seat of Randolph County (Chester), and school district assignment (Chester Community Unit School District 139). 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 Ellis Grove is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
