Welcome to Colmar ...
Colmar is located in McDonough County<1>.
We aren't confident of the location of Colmar, so consider the above location as an estimate.<2>
The pronunciation of Colmar: KAHL-mer<3>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Colmar, you might get a feel for it by knowing that during our research the earliest mention that we found (so far) was in a book dated 1895.
Colmar is 540 feet [165 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Colmar lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Colmar is located in the (309) area code.
The ZIP code for Colmar: 62367<5>
Communities Also Named Colmar ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 2 communities that are also named Colmar - they are located in Kentucky and Pennsylvania.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Colmar.
Communities near Colmar ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Colmar.
- Macomb
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Macomb have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Macomb
- Macomb is located in McDonough County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 17,206 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Macomb <7>
- Carthage
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carthage
- Carthage is located in Hancock County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,419 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Carthage <7>
- Colchester
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Colchester have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Colchester
- Colchester is located in McDonough County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,273 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Colchester <7>
- La Harpe
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for La Harpe
- La Harpe is located in Hancock County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,123 people
- Golden
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golden have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Golden
- Golden is located in Adams County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 611 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Golden <7>
- Blandinsville
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Blandinsville
- Blandinsville is located in McDonough County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 586 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Blandinsville <7>
- Augusta
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Augusta have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Augusta
- Augusta is located in Hancock County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 534 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Augusta <7>
- Plymouth
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plymouth have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plymouth
- Plymouth is located in Hancock County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 459 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Plymouth <7>
- Bowen
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bowen have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bowen
- Bowen is located in Hancock County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 450 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bowen <7>
- Industry
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Industry
- Industry is located in McDonough County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 432 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Industry <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 Colmar. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Colmar.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Colmar. 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 Colmar.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Colmar. See our Newspapers Page for Colmar.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Colmar ...
Looking for more information about Colmar? 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.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Colmar, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Colmar.
Adding Colmar to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Colmar 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 Colmar was in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Colmar.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Colmar. 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 McDonough, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace. |
| <3> | The pronunciation we've provided is our attempt to give a phonetic pronunciation for Colmar. 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> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Colmar - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | 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 community (such as Colmar). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Colmar or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | 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. |
| <7> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |