City of Decatur, Illinois
City of Decatur: city in Macon County, Illinois, United States.
About
City of Decatur is a place located in the county of Macon in the U.S. state of Illinois.
Quick Facts about City of Decatur
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Macon County |
| Postal code | 62521 |
| Phone Area Codes | 217 |
| Area | 121.62 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.8556,-88.9337 |
| Altitude | 676 feet / 206 meters |
| Capital city | City of Decatur is capital of Macon County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1823 (203 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 09:00:43 (16th September 2026) |
Geography
City of Decatur is located at 39°51'20"N 88°56'1"W (39.8556000, -88.9337000).
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People born in City of Decatur (112)
People born in City of Decatur, including biochemist Karl August Folkers, cinematographer William H. Clothier, bluegrass-country singer-songwriter and musician Alison Krauss, .
More notable people
- Nan Martin (American actress (1927-2010)) she was born in 15/07/1927
- Stephen E. Ambrose (American historian) he was born in 10/01/1936
- Helen Ferguson (American actress) she was born in 23/07/1900
- Edwin B. Willis (American scenic designer) he was born in 28/01/1893
- Hugh Myers (American chess player) he was born in 23/01/1930
- Chad Gray (American singer) he was born in 16/10/1971
- Todd Day (American basketball player) he was born in 07/01/1970
- William K. Reilly (American government official) he was born in 26/01/1940
- James Pendleton Lichtenberger (American university teacher (1870-1953)) he was born in 10/06/1870
- James Loewen (American historian) he was born in 06/02/1942
- LaToya Bond (American professional women's basketball player) she was born in 13/02/1984
- Red Hamilton (American formula one driver) he was born in 10/06/1926
- Luke Harangody (American basketball player) he was born in 02/01/1988
- Brian Culbertson (American musician) he was born in 12/01/1973
- Steve Hunter (American guitarist, session musician, recording artist) he was born in 14/06/1948
- David McJonathan-Swarm he was born in 23/11/1947
- John Doe (American singer, songwriter, actor, poet, guitarist and bass player) he was born in 25/02/1954
- John G. Oglesby (American politician) he was born in 19/03/1873
Other cities in Macon County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Macon County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Decatur | 70,007 | The most populous city in Macon County, Illinois. |
| Mount Zion | 5,762 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Forsyth | 3,465 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Maroa | 1,700 | City in Illinois, USA |
| Harristown | 1,278 | Village in the United States |
| Long Creek | 1,262 | City in Oregon, USA |