Welcome to Buncombe ...
The village of Buncombe is located in Johnson County<1>.
The location of Buncombe has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
The pronunciation of Buncombe: BUHN-kuhm<3>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Buncombe, you might consider that their post office opened in 1871.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Buncombe has a population of 203 people<4> (see below for details).
Buncombe is 510 feet [155 m] above sea level.<5>.
Time Zone: Buncombe lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Buncombe lies within the (618) area code.
The ZIP code for Buncombe: 62912<6>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Buncombe had an population of 203 people (or an increase of 9.14% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Buncombe had a population of 203 people. This makes Buncombe the county's 5th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 203 people, the population of Buncombe increased 9.14% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 186 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Buncombe.
Communities Also Named Buncombe ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 6 communities that are also named Buncombe - they are located in Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Tennessee (2) and Wisconsin.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Buncombe.
Communities near Buncombe ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Buncombe.
- Marion
(18 miles [29 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Marion
- Marion is located in Williamson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 17,417 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Marion <7>
- Anna
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Anna
- Anna is located in Union County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 4,059 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Anna <7>
- Jonesboro
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jonesboro have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jonesboro
- Jonesboro is located in Union County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,677 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Jonesboro <7>
- Vienna
(5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Vienna
- Vienna is located in Johnson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,427 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Vienna <7>
- Crainville
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crainville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crainville
- Crainville is located in Williamson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,419 people
- Cobden
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cobden have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cobden
- Cobden is located in Union County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,053 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cobden <7>
- Goreville
(5 miles [8 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Goreville
- Goreville is located in Johnson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,046 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Goreville <7>
- Dongola
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dongola have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dongola
- Dongola is located in Union County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 672 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dongola <7>
- Makanda
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Makanda have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Makanda
- Makanda is located in Jackson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 529 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Makanda <7>
- Creal Springs
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Creal Springs have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Creal Springs
- Creal Springs is located in Williamson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 521 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Creal Springs <7>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Buncombe. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Buncombe.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Buncombe. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Buncombe.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Buncombe. See our Newspapers Page for Buncombe.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Buncombe ...
Looking for more information about Buncombe? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Buncombe, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Buncombe.
Adding Buncombe to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Buncombe in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Buncombe was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<8>
From that list, the Buncombe post office opened in 1871.
We also found Buncombe on a map titled Rand McNally Map (1881).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Buncombe.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Buncombe. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Illinois: https://illinois.gov
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Illinois' counties, including Johnson, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | The pronunciation we've provided is our attempt to give a phonetic pronunciation for Buncombe. While it might not be exactly right, hopefully it will be close. If we have it wrong or there's a better way to pronounce the name, please contact us through our Feedback Page. |
| <4> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Buncombe. |
| <5> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Buncombe - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <6> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a village (such as Buncombe). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Buncombe or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <7> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <8> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |