Cities & Towns in Coles County, IL
Coles County, county in Illinois, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 50,383 inhabitants. The county was created 194 years ago in 1830. Its county seat is Charleston.
There are 9 city/town in Coles County, IL. The largest city of Coles County is Charleston with a population of 20,034. Other cities include, Mattoon population 17,513, Paradise population 1,293, Hutton population 879, Ashmore population 740
Charleston
Charleston, City in Illinois
Mattoon
Mattoon, City in Illinois
Paradise
Paradise, Unincorporated community in Illinois
Located in east-central Illinois, Coles County contains several small communities that provide insights into the region's history and heritage. Here are some key cities and towns:
Charleston is the largest city and county seat of Coles County with around 20,000 residents. It is home to Eastern Illinois University. Historic sites include the Coles County Courthouse, Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site, and various buildings on the National Register of Historic Places.
Mattoon is a city located along Interstate 57 in western Coles County. It has a population around 18,000. Points of interest include the Neoga Street Historic District, Ervin Park, and the Will Rogers Theater. The city hosts the annual BagelFest.
Ashmore is a village in eastern Coles County with around 825 residents. It was founded along railroad tracks in the 1880s. The Ashmore Elevator and Ashmore Presbyterian Church are historic landmarks. Greenwing Public Library serves the community.
Oakland is a small city located along Illinois Route 133 northwest of Charleston. It has around 900 residents. Sites of interest include Red Hill State Park, Wolf Creek Cemetery, and the Oakland Museum. Annual events include Oakland Barbeque Days.
Humboldt is a village along Highway 130 in northern Coles County with around 850 residents. It contains historic homes and buildings like the Allison Amphitheater. Humboldt is home to Fox Ridge State Park and Lincoln Log Cabin Historic Site.
From Eastern Illinois University to numerous historic sites, Coles County's small cities and towns provide insights into the heritage of east-central Illinois.
All Coles County Cities (Aphebetical)
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Coles County.
| City Name | Title | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Ashmore | Township in Coles County, Illinois | 740 |
| Charleston | City in Illinois | 20,034 |
| Embarrass | Unincorporated community in Illinois | 559 |
| Humboldt | Village in Coles County, Illinois, United States of America | 414 |
| Hutton | Unincorporated community in Illinois | 879 |
| Lerna | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | 274 |
| Mattoon | City in Illinois | 17,513 |
| Oakland | City in Coles County, Illinois, United States | 127 |
| Paradise | Unincorporated community in Illinois | 1,293 |
