BrusselsIllinois
Brussels is a village in Point Precinct, Calhoun County, Illinois, United States. The population was 116 at the 2020 census..
Intro: Wikipedia
About Brussels
Brussels is a tiny community in southwestern Illinois with an estimated population of 115.
Officially, Brussels is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.56 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 205 residents per square mile.
What Makes Brussels Unique
- The only place in America named Brussels — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southwestern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Brussels
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Michelle's Arts and Crafts · Art gallery
- Two Rivers Wildlife Area · Zoo
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Brussels
- Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Brussels
- Brussels Grade School
- Brussels High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.