Welcome to Mozier ...
Mozier is located in Calhoun County<1>.
The location of Mozier has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
The pronunciation of Mozier: MOH-zhoor<3>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Mozier, you might consider that their post office opened in 1880.
Mozier is 440 feet [134 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Mozier lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
The telephone area code for Mozier: (618)
The ZIP code for Mozier: 62070<5>
Communities near Mozier ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Mozier.
- Louisiana
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Louisiana
- Louisiana is located in Pike County (MO)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,219 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Louisiana <6>
- Carrollton
(18 miles [29 km] to the east)- 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 <6>
- Elsberry
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elsberry have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elsberry
- Elsberry is located in Lincoln County (MO)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,098 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Elsberry <6>
- Pleasant Hill
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pleasant Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pleasant Hill
- Pleasant Hill is located in Pike County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 903 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pleasant Hill <6>
- Hardin
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hardin have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hardin
- Hardin is located in Calhoun County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 881 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hardin <6>
- Eolia
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eolia have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eolia
- Eolia is located in Pike County (MO)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 508 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eolia <6>
- Clarksville
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clarksville have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clarksville
- Clarksville is located in Pike County (MO)
- Population from the 2020 Census: 434 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Clarksville <6>
- Nebo
(10 miles [16.1 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nebo
- Nebo is located in Pike County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 323 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Nebo <6>
- Kampsville
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Kampsville
- Kampsville is located in Calhoun County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 295 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Kampsville <6>
- Milton
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Milton have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Milton
- Milton is located in Pike County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 259 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Milton <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 Mozier. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Mozier.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Mozier. 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 Mozier.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Mozier. See our Newspapers Page for Mozier.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Mozier ...
Looking for more information about Mozier? 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 Mozier, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Mozier.
Adding Mozier to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Mozier 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 Mozier was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Mozier post office opened in 1880.
We also found Mozier in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Mozier.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Mozier. 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 Calhoun, 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 Mozier. 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 Mozier - 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 Mozier). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Mozier 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/ |