Cities & Towns in Macoupin County, IL

Macoupin County, county in Illinois, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 44,567 inhabitants. The county was created 195 years ago in 1829. Its county seat is Carlinville.

There are 29 city/town in Macoupin County, IL. The largest city of Macoupin County is Carlinville with a population of 5,441. Other cities include, Staunton population 4,919, Virden population 3,302, Piasa population 3,151, Gillespie population 3,048

Carlinville
Carlinville

Carlinville, City in Illinois

Staunton
Staunton

Staunton, Township in Macoupin County, Illinois

Virden
Virden

Virden, City in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States

Macoupin County is located in southwestern Illinois between Alton and Springfield. The county has a population of around 47,000 residents. Some notable cities and towns in Macoupin County include:

Carlinville

Carlinville is the largest city and county seat of Macoupin County with around 6,000 residents. It features picturesque Victorian-era courthouse architecture and downtown squares. The Mayflower Congregational Church is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Staunton

Staunton is a small city located along Historic Route 66 with around 5,000 residents. It provides unique local shops and dining in its historic downtown district. The town celebrates its heritage with an annual Route 66 Festival.

Gillespie

Gillespie is a city situated along Route 66 with around 3,000 residents. It has preserved its vintage architecture and neon signs. The Gillespie First Christian Church is a noteworthy landmark.

Benld

Benld is a very small town that originated along the railroad with around 1,500 residents. It has a historic depot and water tower representing its heritage.

In summary, Carlinville and Staunton serve as commercial hubs while smaller cities like Gillespie and Benld encapsulate the mother road history and charm of Macoupin County.

All Macoupin County Cities (Aphebetical)

List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Macoupin County.

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City Name Title Population
Barr Unincorporated community in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States 1,208
Benld City in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States 1,406
Brighton Village in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States 1,967
Bunker Hill City in Illinois, USA 1,664
Carlinville City in Illinois 5,441
Chesterfield City in Illinois, United States of America 175
Dorchester Village in Illinois 137
East Gillespie Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America 259
Gillespie City in Illinois, United States 3,048
Girard City in Illinois 1,981
Henderson Village in Illinois, United States 241
Hettick Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America 171
Lake Ka-Ho Human settlement in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States of America 214
Medora Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America 390
Modesto Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America 180
Mount Clare Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America 262
Mount Olive City in Illinois 1,911
Nilwood Town of the United States 227
Palmyra Village in Illinois, United States 654
Piasa Unincorporated community in Illinois 3,151
Royal Lakes Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America 185
Sawyerville Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America 261
Scottville Township in Macoupin County, Illinois 107
Shipman Township in Macoupin County, Illinois 583
Standard City Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America 144
Staunton Township in Macoupin County, Illinois 4,919
Virden City in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States 3,302
White City Village in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States 230
Wilsonville Village in Illinois, United States 550
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