GillespieIllinois
Gillespie is a city in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States, and part of the Metro East region of the St. Louis metropolitan area.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Gillespie
Gillespie, IL is a small town located in southwestern Illinois with an estimated population of 3,087.
Gillespie holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.48 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,086 residents per square mile.
What Makes Gillespie Unique
- The only place in America named Gillespie — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southwestern 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
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Gillespie
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Illinois Coal Museum · Museum
- MACOUPIN COUNTY COAL MINING · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Gillespie
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Gillespie
- Ben-Gil Elementary School
- Gillespie High School
- Gillespie Middle School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.