West Union
A community guide to West Union in Illinois, the United States.
- Population
- 288 residents
- Region
- Illinois
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 39.2159, -87.6661
Community and amenities
West Union 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 West Union's residents. Visitors passing through West Union encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
Overview
West Union is a populated place in Illinois, the United States. The community supports 288 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Illinois. Its position within the broader regional network gives West Union a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Geography and location
West Union sits at approximate coordinates 39.2159 latitude and -87.6661 longitude within Illinois. The terrain and natural features around West Union 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.
Getting there
Reaching West Union 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 West Union 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 West Union.