Mark, IL
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- 690 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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Mark is a quiet Putnam County village that grew around a bustling coal mine in the early 1900s. After the mining era ended, generations of families chose to stay, shaping the area into a peaceful residential community surrounded by scenic farmland. Today, the village sits right next door to Granville, giving locals a rural setting within easy reach of neighboring towns.
With roughly 500 residents, Mark has a close-knit atmosphere where neighbors know one another and life moves at an easy pace. Local students attend the Putnam County school district, and everyday errands, dining, and community events are just minutes away in Granville or larger Illinois Valley hubs like Peru. For people looking to relocate to a quiet rural area with affordable homes, Mark delivers simple, friendly Midwestern living.
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