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Vergennes, Illinois

Village · Population 236 · #1066 in Illinois
Vergennes, Illinois

Vergennes is a village in Jackson County, Illinois, United States, and was settled in 1846 as Middleton or Middletown. The population was 235 at the 2020 census..

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About Vergennes

Vergennes, IL is a tiny community located in southern Illinois with an estimated population of 236.

Officially, Vergennes is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.35 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 674 residents per square mile.

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What Makes Vergennes Unique

  • Positioned in southern 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 8 miles.

🏫 Schools in Vergennes

  • Elverado Intermediate School
  • Elverado Junior High School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeVillage
Population (2024)236
Rank in state#1066 of 1,294
Land area0.35 sq mi
Density674/sq mi
Coordinates37.9019, -89.3402

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