Macon is a town in Macon County, Illinois, United States whose population was 1,177 at the 2020 census. It is included in the Decatur, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area and lies 9 miles (14 km) south of Decatur.
| Name: | Macon city |
|---|---|
| LSAD Code: | 25 |
| LSAD Description: | city (suffix) |
| State: | Illinois |
| County: | Macon County |
| Elevation: | 721 ft (220 m) |
| Total Area: | 1.45 sq mi (3.76 km²) |
| Land Area: | 1.45 sq mi (3.76 km²) |
| Water Area: | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Total Population: | 1,177 |
| Population Density: | 811.16/sq mi (313.27/km²) |
| ZIP code: | 62544 |
| Area code: | 217 |
| FIPS code: | 1745941 |
| Website: | maconcity.us |
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History
The city was named after Nathaniel Macon (1758–1837), American politician.
It was originally plotted in 1856 on land owned by the Illinois Central Railroad. Macon was officially incorporated as a city on April 19, 1869.
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Geography
Macon is located in southern Macon County at 39°42′33″N 89°0′1″W / 39.70917°N 89.00028°W / 39.70917; -89.00028 (39.709123, -89.000391).
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Macon has a total area of 1.45 square miles (3.76 km), all land.
Major highways
- U.S. Highway 51 leads north 9 miles (14 km) to Decatur, the Macon county seat, and south 25 miles (40 km) to Pana.
See also
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