Old Ripley, Illinois

About Old Ripley

Set in the southern part of Illinois, Old Ripley is a tiny community, home to 80 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Old Ripley is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.15 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 533 residents per square mile.

📰 Old Ripley News Today

• Glen M. File Obituary | Donnell Wiegand Funeral Home | Greenville, IL Tribute Archive · Jun 29
• This 87-year-old veteran has a racquetball court in his house, and he still plays (Video) bnd.com · Jul 19
• Old Ripley, IL 10-Day Weather Forecast WeatherBug · Sep 5
• Gary H. Plog Obituary Dec 26, 2022 Meridith Funeral Home, P.C. · Dec 26
• John R. Sussenbach Obituary Apr 28, 2011 Meridith Funeral Home, P.C. · Apr 28

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What Makes Old Ripley Unique

• The only place in America named Old Ripley — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.15 sq mi.
• With 80 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
• Positioned in southern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

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