Welcome to Seward ...
Seward is located in Winnebago County<1>.
The location of Seward has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
The pronunciation of Seward: SOO-uhrd<3>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Seward, you might consider that their post office opened in 1889.
Seward is 890 feet [271 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: Seward lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Area codes for Seward: (815) and (779)<5>
The ZIP code for Seward: 61077<6>
Communities Also Named Seward ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 12 communities that are also named Seward - they are located in Alaska, Georgia, Kansas (2), Maryland, Nebraska, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and South Dakota.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Seward.
Communities near Seward ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Seward.
- Rockford
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockford
- Rockford is located in Winnebago County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 144,835 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rockford <7>
- Freeport
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Freeport have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Freeport
- Freeport is located in Stephenson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 23,447 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Freeport <7>
- Loves Park
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Loves Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Loves Park
- Loves Park is located in Winnebago County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 23,382 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Loves Park <7>
- Machesney Park
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Machesney Park have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Machesney Park
- Machesney Park is located in Winnebago County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 22,678 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Machesney Park <7>
- Byron
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Byron
- Byron is located in Ogle County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,650 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Byron <7>
- Oregon
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Oregon
- Oregon is located in Ogle County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 3,449 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Oregon <7>
- Winnebago
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Winnebago
- Winnebago is located in Winnebago County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,973 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Winnebago <7>
- Mount Morris
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mount Morris
- Mount Morris is located in Ogle County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,776 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mount Morris <7>
- Davis Junction
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Davis Junction
- Davis Junction is located in Ogle County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,344 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Davis Junction <7>
- Pecatonica
(4 miles [6.4 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pecatonica have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pecatonica
- Pecatonica is located in Winnebago County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,065 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Pecatonica <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 Seward. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Seward.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Seward. 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 Seward.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Seward. See our Newspapers Page for Seward.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Seward ...
Looking for more information about Seward? 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 Seward, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Seward.
Adding Seward to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Seward 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 Seward was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<8>
From that list, the Seward post office opened in 1889.
We also found Seward in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Seward.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Seward. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Winnebago County: www.co.winnebago.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 Winnebago, 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 Seward. 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 Seward - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | Area code (779) is an overlay for area code (815). |
| <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 community (such as Seward). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Seward 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/ |