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Georgetown, Illinois

Georgetown is in Vermilion County.

About Georgetown, Illinois

Georgetown is a small agricultural city in east-central Illinois that grew as a farming community and a late-19th-century coal mining center. It sits on Illinois Route 1/U.S. Route 150 about 13 miles south of Danville and is part of the Danville Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History of Georgetown

• Georgetown became a coal mining center in the late 19th century, which boosted its population and economy.

Landmarks and Places in Georgetown

• Little Vermilion River and dam. River with a dam forming the town's southern border.
• Patriot Park. Small square-side park with a concrete eagle and a large American flag.
• Georgetown Historical Society. Local organization preserving the city's history.
• Interurban Park. Park on Seminary Street with three lighted ball fields, playground equipment, and picnic pavilions.
• The Dam recreation area. Fishing spot on the Little Vermilion River south of town with picnic tables and a dog park.

Local reference: en.wikipedia.org, georgetownil.net, georgetownil.net