Jerseyville, Illinois
Jerseyville is a city of 7,445 people in Jersey County, Illinois, founded in 1827.
Why visit Jerseyville
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 6 parks and trails, 32 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include The Stadium Theature, Jerseyville Downtown Historic District, Jersey County Courthouse and Westlake Country Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Jerseyville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Jerseyville
Jerseyville is the largest city in and the county seat of Jersey County, Illinois, United States. At the 2020 census, the city had a total population of 8,337.
From the Wikipedia article Jerseyville, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks5
Jerseyville Downtown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic district in Illinois, United States
Jersey County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Local government building in the United States
Col. William H. Fulkerson Farmstead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Fisher-Chapman Farmstead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds6
Restaurants and cafes32
Casa Tequila
Restaurant · Mexican
111 South State Street, Jerseyville
Su 11:00-21:00, Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00
Scooter's Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop
600 South State Street, Jerseyville
Sa-Su 06:00-20:00, Mo-Fr 05:30-20:00
Nicks Pancake House
Restaurant · 0.5 mi
891 South State Street, Jerseyville
Mo-Sa 06:00-21:00, Su 06:00-20:00
Charcoal House Tavern
Diner · American · 0.6 mi
818 West Carpenter Street, Jerseyville
20 more on the map.
History
In 1827, James Faulkner, a Pennsylvania native, and his family built a small framed structure that was named the "Little Red House," in the area that is now known as Jerseyville. The "Little Red House" served as the first stagecoach station, first tavern, first school, and first bank in the immediate area. By 1834, the small settlement that grew up around Faulkner's home, then known as Hickory Grove by its residents, was surveyed and platted by three immigrants from New Jersey, John Lott, Edward M. Daly Brandon F. Kennedy, and Mason A. Roberts. Lott and Daly's involvement marked the beginning of a proportionally large number of merchants, businessmen and settlers from New Jersey. A meeting was called in that same year at the "Little Red House" to vote for a town name, so a post office could be established. The name of Jerseyville was chosen to honor the native state of many of its inhabitants. In 1839, Jersey County was formed out of Greene County and Jerseyville was named as its county seat.
Jerseyville was a minor stopping point on the historic Underground Railroad before and during the Civil War. The "Little Red House" and a few other residences were utilized as stations for the Underground Railroad until the end of the Civil War, with some residences having false cellars that were used to hide slaves searching for freedom.
From the History section of Jerseyville, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship20
Jerseyville First Presbyterian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries14
Healthcare2
Map of Jerseyville
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 19°F | 2.5 in | 4.3 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 23°F | 2.3 in | 3.7 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 32°F | 3.2 in | 1.6 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 42°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 74°F | 54°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 63°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 66°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 85°F | 63°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 55°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 43°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 33°F | 3.7 in | 0.7 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 24°F | 2.6 in | 2.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Jerseyville 2 Sw (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Jersey County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for tornados.
- 2021-12-13: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Tornado)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-09-19: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2008-06-24: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2007-02-09: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Saint Louis Regional Airport (ALN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 22 miles away.
- Brighton 11 mi southeast, about 18 min by car
- Godfrey 13 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
- Carrollton 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
- Alton 17 mi southeast, about 28 min by car
- Old Jamestown 20 mi south, about 32 min by car
- East Alton 20 mi southeast, about 32 min by car
- Florissant 22 mi south, about 35 min by car
- Wood River 22 mi southeast, about 35 min by car
- Hazelwood 23 mi south, about 36 min by car
- St. Charles 24 mi southwest, about 39 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Jersey, IL County courthouse 19th century, Scottinalton, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 1stPresbyterianJerseyvilleIL, Travellers & Tinkers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1stPresbyterianCornerstoneJerseyvilleIL, Travellers & Tinkers, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jerseycourt, Calvin Beale, Public domain
- Image Faulkerson Farmstead, Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ISS015-E-7750 - View of Illinois, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-222864 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-242875 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Image Fisher-Chapman Farmstead, Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Image Fisher-Chapman House, Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ImageFisher-Chapman House, Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0
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