Pleasant Plains, IL
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- 614 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Located about 17 miles west of Springfield along Illinois Route 125, Pleasant Plains is a quiet village set among open farm fields and rolling prairie. It first grew as a 19th-century stagecoach stop along Richland Creek, and that relaxed pace still defines the area today. For anyone looking for a country setting with an easy commute into the capital, the village offers plenty of elbow room and a straightforward 20-minute drive to town.
Much of daily life centers on the Pleasant Plains school district, which brings together families from the village and the surrounding farms. Just east of town, the Clayville Historic Site preserves the area's pioneer roots with seasonal festivals around the old Broadwell Inn. It makes for a welcoming, low-key community where you can enjoy small-town living while keeping Springfield within quick reach.
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