Mount Auburn, IL

Tucked into Christian County, Mount Auburn is a quiet farming community with plenty of peaceful prairie charm. Back in 1839, when Illinois was moving its state capital from Vandalia to Springfield, local founders made a brief pitch to bring the capital here. Springfield won the title, and Mount Auburn became a close-knit rural town surrounded by open fields. Today, it offers a relaxed pace of life within an easy drive of both Springfield and Decatur.

Community ties run deep here, best seen during the annual Farmers Picnic. Held every August since 1919, the weekend celebration fills the village park with good food, family activities, and longtime neighbors catching up. With quiet residential streets, open skies, and a welcoming small-town rhythm, Mount Auburn is an easy place to settle down and feel right at home.