Rockbridge, Illinois
Village · Population 172 · #1137 in Illinois
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About Rockbridge
Rockbridge is a tiny community in southwestern Illinois counting 172 people who proudly call it home.
Rockbridge holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.74 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 232 residents per square mile.
📰 Rockbridge News Today
- Gustav Blumenberg (1945–2026) of Rockbridge, IL | Obituary RiverBender.com · Aug 13
- Gustav Blumenberg Obituary (2026) - Rockbridge, IL - The Telegraph Legacy obituary · Aug 13
- Nancy Norris Obituary galesburg.com · Aug 3
- Brian Cox (1977–2026) of Rockbridge, IL | Obituary RiverBender.com · Jun 11
- Man charged with murdering brothers in knife attack - Belleville News-Democrat Belleville News-Democrat · Sep 12
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What Makes Rockbridge Unique
- 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
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)172
Rank in state#1137 of 1,294
Land area0.74 sq mi
Density232/sq mi
Coordinates39.2693, -90.2065