Geneseo, Illinois

Geneseo
City
Downtown Geneseo, Illinois
Downtown Geneseo, Illinois
Location of Geneseo in Henry County, Illinois.
Location of Geneseo in Henry County, Illinois.
Location of Illinois in the United States
Location of Illinois in the United States
Coordinates: 41°27′0″N 90°9′12″W / 41.45000°N 90.15333°W / 41.45000; -90.15333
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyHenry
Founded1836
Government
 • MayorSean A. Johnson
Area
[1]
 • Total
4.70 sq mi (12.18 km2)
 • Land4.70 sq mi (12.18 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
6,539
 • Density1,390.98/sq mi (537.03/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code(s)
61254
Area code309
FIPS code17-28846
Wikimedia CommonsGeneseo, Illinois
Websitewww.cityofgeneseo.com

Geneseo is a city in Henry County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 6,539.[2] Geneseo is 20 miles east of the Quad Cities, at the intersection of Interstate 80, U.S. Route 6 and Illinois Route 82. It is known for its historically successful high school football[3] and music programs,[4] and Victorian architecture.[5]

  1. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  2. ^ "Geneseo city, Illinois - Census Bureau Profile". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2024.
  3. ^ Bannon, Tim. "The 32 greatest Illinois high school football teams of all time". Chicago Tribune. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  4. ^ Evans, Clint. "2019 Best Communities For Music Education Districts". National Association of Music Merchants. Geneseo Republic. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  5. ^ Buzzell, Amelia. "11 Most Charming Small Towns in Illinois". Pure Wow. Pure Wow. Retrieved February 23, 2024.