Welcome to Argenta ...
The village of Argenta is located in Macon County<1>.
The location of Argenta has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
The pronunciation of Argenta: ahr-JEN-tuh<3>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Argenta, you might get a feel for it by knowing that during our research the earliest mention that we found (so far) was on a map dated 1881.
The origin (or the toponymy) of Argenta: From the Latin word for silver: 'argentum'.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Argenta has a population of 877 people<4> (see below for details).
Argenta is 670 feet [204 m] above sea level.<5>.
Time Zone: Argenta lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
The telephone area code for Argenta: (217)
The ZIP code for Argenta: 62501<6>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Argenta had an population of 877 people. This is a decrease of 7.39% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 4.78% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Argenta had a population of 947 people. This makes Argenta the county's 10th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 947 people, the population of Argenta increased 2.82% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 921 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Argenta.
Communities Also Named Argenta ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 8 communities that are also named Argenta - they are located in Arkansas, British Columbia, Michigan (2), Montana, Nevada, Texas and Utah.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Argenta.
Communities near Argenta ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Argenta.
- Decatur
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Decatur
- Decatur is located in Macon County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 70,007 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Decatur <7>
- Clinton
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clinton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clinton
- Clinton is located in De Witt County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 6,733 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Clinton <7>
- Mount Zion
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mount Zion have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Zion
- Mount Zion is located in Macon County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,762 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mount Zion <7>
- Monticello
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Monticello have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Monticello
- Monticello is located in Piatt County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,557 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Monticello <7>
- Forsyth
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Forsyth have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Forsyth
- Forsyth is located in Macon County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,465 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Forsyth <7>
- Maroa
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maroa
- Maroa is located in Macon County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,700 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Maroa <7>
- Bement
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bement have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bement
- Bement is located in Piatt County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,661 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bement <7>
- Cerro Gordo
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cerro Gordo have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cerro Gordo
- Cerro Gordo is located in Piatt County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,337 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cerro Gordo <7>
- Harristown
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Harristown have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Harristown
- Harristown is located in Macon County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,278 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Harristown <7>
- Long Creek
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Long Creek
- Long Creek is located in Macon County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,262 people
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 Argenta. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Argenta.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Argenta. 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 Argenta.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Argenta. See our Newspapers Page for Argenta.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Argenta ...
Looking for more information about Argenta? 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 Argenta, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Argenta.
Adding Argenta to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Argenta 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 Argenta was on a map titled Rand McNally Map (1881).
We also found Argenta in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Argenta.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Argenta. 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 Macon, 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 Argenta. 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 Argenta. |
| <5> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Argenta - 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 Argenta). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Argenta 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. |