Grafton, Illinois

Grafton is the oldest city in Jersey County, Illinois, United States. It is located near the confluence of the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers. As of the 2020 census, the city had a total population of 626. Prior to the Great Flood of 1993, Grafton had enjoyed a stable population of nearly 1,000 residents.

Grafton
City
The Slaten-LaMarsh House, Downtown Grafton
Motto: 
“Key West of the Midwest”
Location of Grafton in Jersey County, Illinois.
Location of Illinois in the United States
Coordinates: 38°58′16″N 90°26′13″W
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyJersey
TownshipQuarry
Founded1832
Government
  TypeMayor-Council
  MayorMichael Morrow
Area
  Total3.71 sq mi (9.62 km2)
  Land3.71 sq mi (9.62 km2)
  Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
758 ft (231 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total626
  Density168.64/sq mi (65.11/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
62037
Area code618
FIPS code17-30653
GNIS feature ID2394943
Websitehttp://cityofgraftonil.com/

Grafton is a part of the Metro-East region and Greater St. Louis.

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