Where is Beardstown, Illinois

Beardstown is a city in west-central Illinois and serves as the county seat of Cass County. Situated on the Illinois River, it is about 45 miles northwest of Springfield and has long been an important transportation and agricultural center. The city is known for its historic downtown, riverfront location, and association with Abraham Lincoln's legal career.

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Where is Beardstown Located?

Beardstown is a city located in Cass County, Illinois, the United States. The city lies along the Illinois River in west-central Illinois, approximately 45 miles (72 km) northwest of Springfield, 55 miles (89 km) south of Quincy, and about 32 miles (52 km) west of Jacksonville. Beardstown is located at 40.0175° North latitude and 90.4240° West longitude. According to the 2020 United States Census, the city had a population of 5,951. Beardstown covers approximately 3.77 square miles (9.76 sq km). The city is recognized for its historic riverfront, agricultural industries, and its connection to the famous 1858 Lincoln-Herndon "Almanac Trial."

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Distance from Beardstown, IL to Nearby Cities

• Jacksonville, IL – 32 miles (52 km)
• Rushville, IL – 20 miles (32 km)
• Virginia, IL – 14 miles (23 km)
• Havana, IL – 28 miles (45 km)
• Pittsfield, IL – 33 miles (53 km)
• Springfield, IL – 45 miles (72 km)
• Quincy, IL – 55 miles (89 km)
• Macomb, IL – 41 miles (66 km)
• Canton, IL – 45 miles (72 km)
• Lincoln, IL – 58 miles (93 km)
• Galesburg, IL – 68 miles (109 km)
• Bloomington, IL – 86 miles (138 km)
• Peoria, IL – 72 miles (116 km)
• Decatur, IL – 82 miles (132 km)
• Champaign, IL – 120 miles (193 km)
• St. Louis, MO – 105 miles (169 km)
• Columbia, MO – 145 miles (233 km)
• Rockford, IL – 165 miles (266 km)
• Chicago, IL – 220 miles (354 km)
• Indianapolis, IN – 205 miles (330 km)

Top Attractions in Beardstown

• Lincoln Courtroom and Museum
• Beardstown Marina
• Illinois River
• Art Zeeck Park
• Riverfront Park
• Beardstown Grand Opera House
• Beardstown City Park
• Chandlerville State Fish and Wildlife Area
• Sanganois State Fish and Wildlife Area
• Cass County Historical Museum

Airports Near Beardstown

• Beardstown Airport (2IS) – 4 miles (6 km)
• Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) – 44 miles (71 km)
• Quincy Regional Airport (UIN) – 56 miles (90 km)
• Central Illinois Regional Airport (BMI) – 87 miles (140 km)
• General Downing–Peoria International Airport (PIA) – 73 miles (117 km)

Sources:

Population and area data sourced from the United States Census Bureau (2020 Census). General city information referenced from the Official City of Beardstown Website.

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