GraftonIllinois
Grafton is the oldest city in Jersey County, Illinois, United States. It is located near the confluence of the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Grafton
Grafton, IL is a tiny community located in southwestern Illinois, home to 772 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Grafton is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.71 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 208 residents per square mile.
What Makes Grafton Unique
- One of 8 places in the US named Grafton — 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 6 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Grafton
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Missouri Wing · Museum
- Raging Rivers Water Park · Attraction
- Lady LaMarsh Gallery & Gifts · Art gallery
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Grafton
- Pere Marquette State Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Grafton
- Grafton Elem School
- Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette
- Orchard Farm Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.