Gilchrist, Illinois
Gilchrist: a city in Mercer County, Illinois.
About
Gilchrist is a city located in the county of Mercer in the U.S. state of Illinois.
Quick Facts about Gilchrist
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Mercer County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.2053,-90.6243 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 16:19:31 (6th November 2026) |
| Weather | 48℉ Mostly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Gilchrist is located at 41°12'19"N 90°37'27"W (41.2053100, -90.6243000).
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Weather
48°F
Mostly Sunny
5 to 10 mph N
Today
Mostly sunny. High near 48, with temperatures falling to around 45 in the afternoon. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Gilchrist, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 143613 | Carl Sandburg College | Galesburg (IL) | 61401 |
Nearby Transit Stations (11)
Rail and bus stations connected to Gilchrist, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MLI | Moline, Illinois | 1200 River Drive | BUS |
| RKI | Rock Island, IL | 3500 5th Avenue | BUS |
| DVP | Davenport, Iowa | 304 West River Drive | BUS |
| GBB | Galesburg station | 225 South Seminary Street | RAIL |
| KEE | Kewanee | Loomis and North Tremont Sts. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Gilchrist.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Viola Post Office | Viola (IL) | 61486 |
Other cities in Mercer County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Mercer County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Aledo | 3,383 | City in Mercer County, Illinois, United States |
| Preemption | 1,628 | Township in Mercer County, Illinois |