Watkins Ford, Illinois
Watkins Ford: a city in Pope County, Illinois.
About
Watkins Ford is a city located in the county of Pope in the U.S. state of Illinois.
Quick Facts about Watkins Ford
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Pope County |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.5359,-88.6312 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 20:19:23 (6th November 2026) |
| Weather | 57℉ Partly Sunny 7-days weather |
Geography
Watkins Ford is located at 37°32'9"N 88°37'52"W (37.5358800, -88.6311600).
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Weather
57°F
Partly Sunny
6 to 9 mph N
This Afternoon
Partly sunny. High near 57, with temperatures falling to around 53 in the afternoon. North wind 6 to 9 mph.
7-Day ForecastNearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Watkins Ford, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 148937 | Southeastern Illinois College | Harrisburg (IL) | 62946 |
Nearby Transit Stations (10)
Rail and bus stations connected to Watkins Ford, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| VNA | Vienna, IL | 504 West Vine Street | BUS |
| MAI | Marion, IL | 2100 West Main Street | BUS |
| PAD | Paducah, KY | 2719 Irvin Cobb Avenue | BUS |
| CDL | Carbondale station | 401 South Illinois St. | RAIL |
| DQN | Du Quoin | 20 North Chestnut St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Watkins Ford.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Eddyvill Post Office | Eddyville (IL) | 62928 |