Knoxville, Illinois
Knoxville is a city of 3,211 people in Knox County, Illinois, founded in 1831.
Why visit Knoxville
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail and 5 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Knox County Courthouse and Knox County Jail.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 14°F, and about 25 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Knoxville
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About Knoxville
Knoxville is a city in Knox County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,901 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Galesburg Micropolitan Statistical Area
From the Wikipedia article Knoxville, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks5
Knox County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Former courthouse and adjacent in Knoxville, Illinois, USA; now a city hall
Knox County Jail
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Former jail in Knoxville, Knox County, Illinois
Walnut Grove Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Human settlement in Knoxville, Illinois, United States of America
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes5
Hidden Hills Vineyard and Winery
Brewery and winery · 0.9 mi
120 Hidden Drive, Knoxville
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 1.0 mi
743 Knox Highway 10, Knoxville
Mo-Th 05:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-24:00; Su 05:00-23:00
Gas and EV charging3
History
Knoxville was established on January 15, 1831, and called Henderson until its name was changed to Knoxville on December 22, 1832, when it became the county seat. It was one of the first 10 municipalities incorporated in the state and is the oldest town in Knox County. James Knox was a notable early resident.
Knoxville was the county seat until 1873, when the county seat was moved to Galesburg. The first Knox County Courthouse, completed in 1839, and second Knox County jail, completed in 1845, still stand in Knoxville and are registered on the National Register of Historic Places. The two buildings and Knoxville's first general store, the Sanburn Log Cabin, built in 1832, have been restored and are open to the public. The county's Hall of Records, built in 1854, is used as Knoxville's City Hall.
From the History section of Knoxville, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries15
Knox-Warren Sped Multi-Needs Prog
School · 5.0 mi
311 E Main St Ste 632, Galesburg
Map of Knoxville
29 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 14°F | 2.1 in | 6.4 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 18°F | 2.1 in | 7.7 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 28°F | 2.6 in | 3.4 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 39°F | 4.0 in | 0.4 in |
| May | 72°F | 51°F | 5.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 61°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 65°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 63°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 54°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 42°F | 3.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 31°F | 2.5 in | 1.4 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 20°F | 2.2 in | 5.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Knoxville (0 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
Knox County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-09-19: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2013-05-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-03-17: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2007-09-25: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Harrel W. Timmons Galesburg Regional Airport (GBG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Galesburg 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Elmwood 19 mi southeast, about 30 min by car
- Farmington 21 mi southeast, about 33 min by car
- Galva 22 mi northeast, about 36 min by car
- Canton 27 mi southeast, about 44 min by car
- Bushnell 27 mi southwest, about 44 min by car
- Hanna City 29 mi southeast, about 47 min by car
- Kewanee 30 mi northeast, about 48 min by car
- Aledo 31 mi northwest, about 50 min by car
- Peoria 37 mi east, about 59 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
- Knox County Pork Producers Building, Knox County Fairgrounds, Robert Haugland, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Walnut Grove Farm tenant house, Nyttend, Public domain
- Knox County Courthouse and Hall of Records, Nyttend, Public domain
- Knox County Jail, Knoxville, Nyttend, Public domain
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