Welcome to Metcalf ...
The village of Metcalf is located in Edgar County<1>.
The location of Metcalf has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
The pronunciation of Metcalf: MET-kaf<3>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Metcalf, you might consider that their post office opened in 1874.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Metcalf has a population of 171 people<4> (see below for details).
Metcalf is 650 feet [198 m] above sea level.<5>.
Time Zone: Metcalf lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Note: If you travel east from Metcalf (for example, toward Dana (IN)), you will leave Central Time and cross into the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT).
The telephone area code for Metcalf: (217)
The ZIP code for Metcalf: 61940<6>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Metcalf had an population of 171 people. This is a decrease of 9.52% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 19.72% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Metcalf had a population of 189 people. This makes Metcalf the county's 7th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 189 people, the population of Metcalf decreased 11.27% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 213 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Metcalf.
Communities Also Named Metcalf ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 11 communities that are also named Metcalf - they are located in Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Kansas, Massachusetts, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Tennessee.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Metcalf.
Communities near Metcalf ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Metcalf.
- Paris
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Paris have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Paris
- Paris is located in Edgar County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 8,144 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Paris <7>
- Georgetown
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Georgetown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Georgetown
- Georgetown is located in Vermilion County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,145 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Georgetown <7>
- Westville
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Westville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Westville
- Westville is located in Vermilion County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,913 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Westville <7>
- Villa Grove
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Villa Grove
- Villa Grove is located in Douglas County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,414 people
- Catlin
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Catlin have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Catlin
- Catlin is located in Vermilion County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,899 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Catlin <7>
- Chrisman
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Chrisman have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chrisman
- Chrisman is located in Edgar County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,234 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chrisman <7>
- Homer
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Homer have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Homer
- Homer is located in Champaign County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,143 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Homer <7>
- Oakland
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Oakland have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oakland
- Oakland is located in Coles County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 845 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oakland <7>
- Newman
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Newman
- Newman is located in Douglas County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 836 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Newman <7>
- Ridge Farm
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ridge Farm
- Ridge Farm is located in Vermilion County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 800 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Ridge Farm <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 Metcalf. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Metcalf.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Metcalf. 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 Metcalf.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Metcalf. See our Newspapers Page for Metcalf.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Metcalf ...
Looking for more information about Metcalf? 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 Metcalf, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Metcalf.
Adding Metcalf to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Metcalf 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 Metcalf was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<8>
From that list, the Metcalf post office opened in 1874.
We also found Metcalf on a map titled Rand McNally Map (1881).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Metcalf.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Metcalf. 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 Edgar, 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 Metcalf. 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 Metcalf. |
| <5> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Metcalf - 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 Metcalf). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Metcalf 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/ |