Grafton, Illinois
Grafton | |
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The Slaten-LaMarsh House, Downtown Grafton | |
| Motto: “Key West of the Midwest” | |
Location of Grafton in Jersey County, Illinois. | |
| Coordinates: 38°58′35″N 90°25′33″W / 38.97639°N 90.42583°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jersey |
| Township | Quarry |
| Founded | 1832 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council |
| Area | |
• Total | 3.71 sq mi (9.62 km2) |
| • Land | 3.71 sq mi (9.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 745 ft (227 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 626 |
| • Density | 168.6/sq mi (65.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 62037 |
| Area code | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-30653 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394943 |
| Website | http://cityofgraftonil.com/ |
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.
Grafton is a part of the Metro-East region and Greater St. Louis.