Albion, IL
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- 524 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Set at the junction of Routes 15 and 130 in southeastern Illinois, Albion is the friendly county seat of Edwards County. English settlers founded the community in the early 1800s, naming it after the poetic term for Great Britain. The historic courthouse square sits right at the center of town, surrounded by local shops, quiet residential neighborhoods, and a relaxed rural pace.
Life in Albion centers around that green courthouse square, which hosts community events throughout the year alongside the town's distinctive pagoda. Residents enjoy a safe, close-knit atmosphere with deep historical pride, including the state's oldest continuously operating public library. It is an easy place to navigate, offering affordable housing, familiar faces, and the simple comfort of small-town living.
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