Coalton, IL
- Elevation
- 673 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
- General Quality Overall rating out of 100
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Coalton is a small, quiet village tucked into the eastern edge of Montgomery County, sitting right against its neighboring town of Nokomis. The community originally grew up around a local coal shaft in the early 1900s to house miners and their families. Today, it remains a peaceful residential enclave surrounded by open central Illinois farmland and quiet country roads.
Because Coalton practically borders Nokomis, residents share easy access to nearby schools, grocery stores, parks, and local diners just down the road. Illinois Route 16 runs right past the village, making it simple to commute southwest toward Hillsboro or northeast over to Pana. For anyone looking for affordable, low-key living with everyday conveniences only minutes away, Coalton offers a calm, friendly home base.
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