Dowell, Illinois

About Dowell

Dowell is a tiny community in southern Illinois, home to 367 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Dowell is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.39 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 941 residents per square mile.

📰 Dowell News Today

• Obituary for Cheryl Ann (Wexell) Dowell Rux Funeral Homes · Apr 10
• Bishop Dowell Obituary (2026) - Danville, IL - The News-Gazette Legacy | Obituary · May 12
• Mizzou Guard Shannon Dowell Announces Transfer Portal Entry Sports Illustrated · Mar 31
• Robert Dowell Obituary - Springfield, IL Dignity Memorial · Jan 25
• Dowell lifts Mizzou women's basketball above Southern Illinois Columbia Missourian · Nov 18

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What Makes Dowell Unique

• The only place in America named Dowell — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.

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