Woodlawn, IL

Woodlawn is a quiet, friendly village located just a few minutes west of Mount Vernon in southern Illinois. Life here revolves around a tight-knit neighborhood atmosphere where local schools anchor the community. With the elementary and high school right in town, children grow up attending classes together from kindergarten through graduation, making it easy for families to build lasting friendships.

Local pride runs high on game nights, especially when the gym fills up to cheer on the high school basketball team. Outside of school sports, residents enjoy wide-open spaces, peaceful streets, and a relaxed pace of daily living. A quick ten-minute drive puts you right in Mount Vernon, giving locals easy access to regional healthcare, major employers, and plenty of shopping and dining.