BeardstownIllinois
Beardstown is a city in Cass County, Illinois, United States. The population was 5,951 at the 2020 census.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Beardstown
Beardstown is a close-knit town in western Illinois with an estimated population of 5,803.
Officially, Beardstown is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.66 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,586 residents per square mile.
What Makes Beardstown Unique
- The only place in America named Beardstown — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in western Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,803.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Beardstown River Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Beardstown
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Beardstown
- Beardstown Jr/Sr High School
- Gard Elementary School
- Grand Ave Sch
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.