Welcome to Pomona ...
Pomona is located in Jackson County<1>.
The location of Pomona has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
The pronunciation of Pomona: pah-MOH-nah<3>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Pomona, you might consider that their post office opened in 1875.
When the people of Pomona refer to themselves (known as a demonym), they frequently use Pomonian<4>
Pomona is 400 feet [122 m] above sea level.<5>.
Time Zone: Pomona lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Pomona is within the boundaries of the (618) area code.
The ZIP code for Pomona: 62975<6>
Communities Also Named Pomona ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 21 communities that are also named Pomona - they are located in California, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Maryland, Michigan (2), Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ontario, Tennessee (2), Texas (2), Virginia (3) and Washington (2).
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Pomona.
Communities near Pomona ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Pomona.
- Carbondale
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carbondale
- Carbondale is located in Jackson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 25,036 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Carbondale <7>
- Murphysboro
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Murphysboro
- Murphysboro is located in Jackson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 7,384 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Murphysboro <7>
- Carterville
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carterville
- Carterville is located in Williamson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,834 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Carterville <7>
- Anna
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)- 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
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)- 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>
- Cambria
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cambria
- Cambria is located in Williamson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,648 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cambria <7>
- De Soto
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for De Soto have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for De Soto
- De Soto is located in Jackson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,503 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for De Soto <7>
- Crainville
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)- 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
- Energy
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Energy have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Energy
- Energy is located in Williamson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,086 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Energy <7>
- Cobden
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)- 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>
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 Pomona. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Pomona.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Pomona. 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 Pomona.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Pomona. See our Newspapers Page for Pomona.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Pomona ...
Looking for more information about Pomona? 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 Pomona, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Pomona.
Adding Pomona to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Pomona 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 Pomona was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<8>
From that list, the Pomona post office opened in 1875.
We also found Pomona in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Pomona.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Pomona. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Jackson County: www.co.jackson.il.us/
The official website for State of Illinois: https://illinois.gov
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Illinois' counties, including Jackson, 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 Pomona. 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> | A demonym is the name for a resident of a community which is usually derived from (or is related to) the name of that community. In other words, it's how the residents of Pomona refer to themselves. It's important to note that there aren't any rules for taking a community's name and turning it into a demonym. A demonym is informal and while the majority of Pomona may use one name, keep in mind that others may use something different. |
| <5> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Pomona - 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 community (such as Pomona). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Pomona 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/ |