Welcome to Wrights ...
Wrights is located in Greene County<1>.
The location of Wrights has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Wrights, you might consider that their post office opened in 1905.
Wrights is 570 feet [174 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Wrights lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
The telephone area code for Wrights: (217)
The ZIP code for Wrights: 62098<4>
Communities Also Named Wrights ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 13 communities that are also named Wrights - they are located in California, Kentucky (3), Maryland (2), Michigan (3), New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Wrights.
Communities near Wrights ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Wrights.
- Jerseyville
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Jerseyville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Jerseyville
- Jerseyville is located in Jersey County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 8,111 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Jerseyville <5>
- Carrollton
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carrollton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carrollton
- Carrollton is located in Greene County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,352 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Carrollton <5>
- White Hall
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for White Hall have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for White Hall
- White Hall is located in Greene County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,269 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for White Hall <5>
- Roodhouse
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roodhouse
- Roodhouse is located in Greene County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,646 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Roodhouse <5>
- Winchester
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winchester
- Winchester is located in Scott County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,466 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Winchester <5>
- Greenfield
(5 miles [8 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Greenfield have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Greenfield
- Greenfield is located in Greene County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 965 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Greenfield <5>
- Palmyra
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Palmyra have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Palmyra
- Palmyra is located in Macoupin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 654 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Palmyra <5>
- Murrayville
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Murrayville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Murrayville
- Murrayville is located in Morgan County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 541 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Murrayville <5>
- Woodson
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Woodson
- Woodson is located in Morgan County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 483 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Woodson <5>
- Kane
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Kane have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kane
- Kane is located in Greene County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 396 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kane <5>
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 Wrights. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Wrights.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Wrights. 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 Wrights.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Wrights. See our Newspapers Page for Wrights.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Wrights ...
Looking for more information about Wrights? 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 Wrights, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Wrights.
Adding Wrights to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Wrights 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 Wrights was in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
We also found Wrights in the book titled .<6> From that list, the Wrights post office opened in 1905.
For more details, see References and Mentions for Wrights.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Wrights. 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 Greene, 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 elevation is an estimate for the area around Wrights - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | 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 Wrights). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Wrights or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |