Welcome to Varna ...
The village of Varna is located in Marshall County<1>.
The location of Varna has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
The pronunciation of Varna: VAHR-nuh<3>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Varna, you might consider that their post office opened in 1871.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Varna has a population of 348 people<4> (see below for details).
Varna is 720 feet [219 m] above sea level.<5>.
Time Zone: Varna lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
The telephone area code for Varna: (309)
The ZIP code for Varna: 61375<6>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Varna had an population of 348 people. This is a decrease of 9.38% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 20.18% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Varna had a population of 384 people. This makes Varna the county's 7th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 384 people, the population of Varna decreased 11.93% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 436 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Varna.
Communities Also Named Varna ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 3 communities that are also named Varna - they are located in New York, Ontario and Washington.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Varna.
Communities near Varna ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Varna.
- Chillicothe
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chillicothe
- Chillicothe is located in Peoria County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,955 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chillicothe <7>
- Metamora
(18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Metamora have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Metamora
- Metamora is located in Woodford County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,648 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Metamora <7>
- Oglesby
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oglesby
- Oglesby is located in La Salle County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,526 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oglesby <7>
- Henry
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Henry have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Henry
- Henry is located in Marshall County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,230 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Henry <7>
- Roanoke
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roanoke have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roanoke
- Roanoke is located in Woodford County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,966 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Roanoke <7>
- Minonk
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Minonk
- Minonk is located in Woodford County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,948 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Minonk <7>
- Lacon
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lacon have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lacon
- Lacon is located in Marshall County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,713 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lacon <7>
- Granville
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Granville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Granville
- Granville is located in Putnam County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,298 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Granville <7>
- Toluca
(5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Toluca have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Toluca
- Toluca is located in Marshall County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,249 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Toluca <7>
- Washburn
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Washburn have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Washburn
- Washburn is located in Woodford County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,064 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Washburn <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 Varna. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Varna.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Varna. 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 Varna.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Varna. See our Newspapers Page for Varna.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Varna ...
Looking for more information about Varna? 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 Varna, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Varna.
Adding Varna to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Varna 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 Varna was on a map (with an unknown title) dated 1870.
We also found Varna in the book titled .<8> From that list, the Varna post office opened in 1871.
For more details, see References and Mentions for Varna.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Varna. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Marshall County: www.co.marshall.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 Marshall, 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 Varna. 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 Varna. |
| <5> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Varna - 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 Varna). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Varna 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/ |