Edgewood
A community guide to Edgewood in Illinois, the United States.
- Population
- 430 residents
- Region
- Illinois
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 38.9206, -88.6614
Geography and location
Edgewood sits at approximate coordinates 38.9206 latitude and -88.6614 longitude within Illinois. The terrain and natural features around Edgewood reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Illinois road network providing the principal routes in and out.
Community and amenities
Edgewood offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in Illinois: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of Edgewood's residents. Visitors passing through Edgewood encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
Getting there
Reaching Edgewood typically involves the regional road network of Illinois or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse the United States. Local routes link Edgewood to surrounding towns and to the principal arteries that carry traffic between the larger urban centres of Illinois. Travel times depend on the route taken, the time of day, and the season — all standard considerations for navigating the area around Edgewood.