Grafton, Illinois
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Grafton is the oldest city in Jersey County, Illinois, United States. It is located near the confluence of the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers. As of the 2020 census, the city had a total population of 626. Prior to the Great Flood of 1993, Grafton had enjoyed a stable population of nearly 1,000 residents.[citation needed]
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Grafton | |
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Motto: “Key West of the Midwest”[1] | |
Coordinates: 38°58′16″N 90°26′13″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Illinois |
County | Jersey |
Township | Quarry |
Founded | 1832 |
Government | |
• Type | Mayor-Council |
• Mayor | Michael Morrow |
Area | |
• Total | 3.71 sq mi (9.62 km2) |
• Land | 3.71 sq mi (9.62 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 758 ft (231 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 626 |
• Density | 168.64/sq mi (65.11/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code | 62037[4] |
Area code | 618 |
FIPS code | 17-30653 |
GNIS feature ID | 2394943[3] |
Website | http://cityofgraftonil.com/ |
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Grafton is a part of the Metro-East region and Greater St. Louis.