Ellis Grove, Illinois
Village · Population 328 · #979 in Illinois
About Ellis Grove
Ellis Grove is a tiny community in southwestern Illinois, home to 328 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Ellis Grove is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.49 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 669 residents per square mile.
📰 Ellis Grove News Today
- Rose A. Eggemeyer Obituary Apr 19, 2026 Pechacek Funeral Homes · Apr 19
- William Edward Loucks Obituary (2026) - Ellis Grove, IL - Pechacek Funeral Homes - Chester Legacy obituary · Jul 24
- Fred Allen Peters Obituary Mar 14, 2026 Pechacek Funeral Homes · Mar 14
- Lonnie R. Miner Obituary Mar 27, 2026 Pechacek Funeral Homes · Mar 27
- Lawrence "Larry" Neil McDonough Obituary (2025) - Ellis Grove, IL - Pechacek Funeral Homes - Chester Legacy obituary · Dec 24
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What Makes Ellis Grove Unique
- The only place in America named Ellis Grove — 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 8 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Ellis Grove
- Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site reviews ★
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⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)328
Rank in state#979 of 1,294
Land area0.49 sq mi
Density669/sq mi
Coordinates38.0102, -89.9126