Leland Grove, Illinois
Leland Grove is a city of 1,517 people in Sangamon County, Illinois.
Why visit Leland Grove
Townapedia lists 49 museums and landmarks, 13 parks and trails, 97 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Hoogland Center for the Arts, DIM Art House, Alvin S. Keys House and Washington Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Leland Grove
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Leland Grove
Leland Grove is a city in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States, located adjacent to Springfield. It is part of the Springfield Metropolitan Statistical Area. As of the 2020 census, Leland Grove had a population of 1,454.
From the Wikipedia article Leland Grove, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Hoogland Center for the Arts
Cinema and theater · 2.3 mi
Performing arts center in Springfield, Illinois, United States
Museums and landmarks49
Alvin S. Keys House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
1600 Illini Road, Leland Grove
Dr. Charles Compton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
1303 South Wiggins Avenue, Springfield
Gov. Richard Yates House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
1190 Williams Boulevard, Springfield
Heimberger House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
653 West Vine Street, Springfield
John L. Lewis House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Springfield, Illinois
1132 West Lawrence Avenue, Springfield
Bell Miller Apartments
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Apartment building in Springfield, Illinois
Bressmer-Baker House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Central Springfield Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic district in Springfield, Illinois, USA
Clarkson W. Freeman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Springfield, Illinois, listed on the NRHP
Cong. James M. Graham House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Dana-Thomas House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
37 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds13
Washington Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Park in Springfield, Illinois
1501 South Grand Avenue West, Springfield
Mo-Su 06:00-22:30
Malibu Jack's
Sports field and stadium · 1.4 mi
2501 Wabash Avenue, Springfield
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-21:00
1 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes97
Charlie Parker's Diner
Restaurant · Western · 1.4 mi
700 West North Street, Springfield
Mo-Su 07:00-14:00
It's All About Wine
Brewery and winery · 1.1 mi
1305 Wabash Avenue, Jerome
Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Gateway to India
Restaurant · Indian · 1.1 mi
3115 Chatham Road, Springfield
Tu-Su 11:00-14:15, 17:00-21:00
7 Brew
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi
2599 Wabash Avenue, Springfield
Su-Th 05:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 05:30-23:00
AZ-T-CA Mexican Grill
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.8 mi
2753 Chatham Road, Springfield
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Antonio's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.2 mi
1013 Wabash Avenue, Springfield
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 0.9 mi
1700 South MacArthur Boulevard, Springfield
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.6 mi
106 Chatham Road, Springfield
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 15:00-21:00
Cafe Moxo
Restaurant · American, Bagel, Breakfast, Deli, Diner · 0.6 mi
2661 Chatham Road, Springfield
Mo-Su 06:30-15:00
85 more on the map.
History
Leland Grove was incorporated by a referendum of residents of several subdivisions in Woodside Township in April 1950 in order to improve the roads in the area, which at the time were mostly unpaved dirt roads. The city had an initial population of 1,060 people, and later grew by annexing additional subdivisions in the area. The new city succeeded in paving nine miles of roads in its first year and half, although this led to a significant budget deficit. The first city government, consisting of a mayor, clerk, treasurer and six aldermen, was voted in without opposition on June 20, 1950.
Like the neighboring village of Jerome, Leland Grove took its name from Jerome Leland, a prominent local farmer who hosted local events at a grove on his farm in the late 19th century. Much of the food served in Springfield's Leland Hotel was grown on the Leland farm. The Leland farmhouse stood in Leland Grove until 2021, when it was demolished by its owner, Frank Vala. In 2022, the summer kitchen outbuilding from the farmhouse was moved from the site to Washington Park in Springfield.
From the History section of Leland Grove, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship18
Christ Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Saint Anthony Greek Orthodox Church
Church · Greek Orthodox · 1.0 mi
1600 South Glenwood Avenue, Springfield
Shopping23
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries52
Healthcare6
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.8 mi
2115 South MacArthur Boulevard, Springfield
Map of Leland Grove
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 19°F | 2.2 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 22°F | 2.2 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 31°F | 3.0 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 41°F | 4.1 in |
| May | 74°F | 53°F | 5.1 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 63°F | 5.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 66°F | 4.4 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 64°F | 2.9 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 56°F | 3.1 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 44°F | 3.1 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 33°F | 3.1 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 24°F | 2.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Springfield #2 (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
Sangamon County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2023-08-15: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2011-03-17: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2007-02-09: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2006-03-28: Tornadoes And Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Jerome 1 mi south, about 1 min by car
- Springfield 2 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Grandview 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Chatham 7 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Athens 13 mi north, about 21 min by car
- Auburn 14 mi south, about 23 min by car
- Divernon 14 mi south, about 23 min by car
- Taylorville 24 mi southeast, about 39 min by car
- Jacksonville 29 mi west, about 47 min by car
- Lincoln 31 mi northeast, about 49 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): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Carillon, Washington Park, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Gov. Richard Yates House Springfield Illinois, N9LXI, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Alvin S. Keys House, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Image The Garvey House, Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dr. Charles Compton House, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hot Pursuit - panoramio, spfldnet, CC BY 3.0
- Picnic pad Washington Park, Visviva, CC0
- Washington Park - panoramio, spfldnet, CC BY 3.0
- Botanical Garden - panoramio - spfldnet, spfldnet, CC BY 3.0
- Springfield - West Grand School Playground (4287935095), Roger W from Sarasota, Florida, U.S.A., CC BY-SA 2.0
- Springfield - West Grand School (4287935057), Roger W from Sarasota, Florida, U.S.A., CC BY-SA 2.0
- Springfield - 1104 Urban Avenue (4306628000), Roger W from Sarasota, Florida, U.S.A., CC BY-SA 2.0
- Springfield - 1104 Urban Avenue (4287935019), Roger W from Sarasota, Florida, U.S.A., CC BY-SA 2.0
- Moroleon Tropical Mexican Restaurant, Springfield, Illinois, Salisburymistake, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Image The Heimberger House, Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0
- JLLewisHouse, Notmatisse, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Our Savior's Lutheran Church - panoramio, hakkun, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Camel Crush cigarette, Visviva, CC0
- White Oaks Mall southeast, Visviva, CC0
- Bus at White Oaks Mall, Visviva, CC0
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