Welcome to Timewell ...
Timewell is located in Brown County<1>.
The location of Timewell has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
The pronunciation of Timewell: TEYEM-wel<3>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Timewell, you might consider that their post office opened in 1903.
Timewell is 750 feet [229 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Timewell lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Timewell is located in the (217) area code.
The ZIP code for Timewell: 62375<5>
Communities near Timewell ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Timewell.
- Rushville
(18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rushville
- Rushville is located in Schuyler County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,822 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rushville <6>
- Mount Sterling
(5 miles [8 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Sterling
- Mount Sterling is located in Brown County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,888 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mount Sterling <6>
- Camp Point
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Camp Point have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Camp Point
- Camp Point is located in Adams County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,080 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Camp Point <6>
- Clayton
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clayton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clayton
- Clayton is located in Adams County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 668 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Clayton <6>
- Golden
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Golden have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 <6>
- Augusta
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Augusta have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 <6>
- Liberty
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Liberty have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liberty
- Liberty is located in Adams County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 500 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Liberty <6>
- Plymouth
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plymouth have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 <6>
- Versailles
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Versailles have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Versailles
- Versailles is located in Brown County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 453 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Versailles <6>
- Bowen
(18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bowen have been provided by the GNIS.<2> 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 <6>
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 Timewell. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Timewell.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Timewell. 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 Timewell.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Timewell. See our Newspapers Page for Timewell.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Timewell ...
Looking for more information about Timewell? 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 Timewell, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Timewell.
Adding Timewell to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Timewell 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 Timewell was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Timewell post office opened in 1903.
We also found Timewell mentioned on a train schedule titled Greyhound Bus Time Table (November 1931).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Timewell.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Timewell. 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 Brown, 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 Timewell. 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 Timewell - 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 Timewell). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Timewell or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <7> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |