Albion, Illinois

Albion, Illinois
Edwards County Courthouse, a local landmark
Interactive map of Albion, Illinois
Albion
Albion
Coordinates: 38°22′36″N 88°03′29″W / 38.37667°N 88.05806°W / 38.37667; -88.05806
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyEdwards
Area
 • Total
2.18 sq mi (5.65 km2)
 • Land2.14 sq mi (5.53 km2)
 • Water0.046 sq mi (0.12 km2)
Elevation
525 ft (160 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,971
 • Density922.9/sq mi (356.32/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code(s)
62806
Area code618
FIPS code17-00568
GNIS ID2393906

Albion is a city in and the county seat of Edwards County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,971 at the 2020 census. The city was named "Albion" after an ancient and poetic reference to the island of Great Britain.