About Girard
Set in the southwestern part of Illinois, Girard is a small town with an estimated population of 1,770.
Officially, Girard is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.93 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,903 residents per square mile.
📰 Girard News Today
- Between Springfield And St. Louis Is Illinois' Former Mining City For A Day Trip Full Of Retro Route 66 Charm islands.com · Aug 18
- Robert Lee Norris Obituary | DAVIS-ANDERSON FUNERAL HOMES | Girard, IL Tribute Archive · Aug 14
- Girard City Council to hold emergency meeting on mayor FOX Illinois · Aug 13
- Big Boy steam locomotive to stop in Springfield, Girard Saturday NPR Illinois · Jul 14
- Finding old-fashioned treats on Route 66 in Girard, Illinois First Alert 4 · Feb 20
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Girard Unique
- One of 6 places in the US named Girard — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
- 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
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Girard
- Doc’s Soda Fountain
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Girard
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Girard
- North Mac Intermediate
- North Mac Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,770
Rank in state#499 of 1,294
Land area0.93 sq mi
Density1,903/sq mi
Coordinates39.4466, -89.7820