Albion, Illinois

Albion is a city in and the county seat of Edwards County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,971 at the 2020 census. The city was named "Albion" after an ancient and poetic reference to the island of Great Britain.

Albion, Illinois
City
Edwards County Courthouse, a local landmark
Location of Albion in Edwards County, Illinois.
Albion
Location in Illinois
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Albion (the United States)
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Albion (North America)
Coordinates: 38°22′36″N 88°03′29″W
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyEdwards
Area
  Total2.18 sq mi (5.65 km2)
  Land2.14 sq mi (5.53 km2)
  Water0.05 sq mi (0.12 km2)
Elevation
525 ft (160 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total1,971
  Density922.75/sq mi (356.32/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code(s)
62806
Area code618
FIPS code17-00568
GNIS ID2393906
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