South Wilmington, Illinois

About South Wilmington

South Wilmington, IL is a tiny community located in eastern Illinois, home to 715 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

South Wilmington holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.49 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,459 residents per square mile.

📰 South Wilmington News Today

• GSWHS Boys Varsity Basketball @ Grant Park MaxPreps · Aug 17
• Randy Sorensen - View Obituary & Service Information R. W. Patterson Funeral Homes · Mar 25
• Suzanne Roge Obituary Jan 25, 2026 - Reeves - Baskerville Reeves & Baskerville Funeral Home · Jan 25
• Steven Claypool Obituary (2026) - South Wilmington, IL - U.C. Davis-Callahan Funeral Home & Aqua Cremation Center Legacy obituary · Jul 27
• Dwight/Gardner-South Wilmington vs Marquette Football - Oct 9, 2026 Sports Illustrated · Aug 11

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What Makes South Wilmington Unique

• The only place in America named South Wilmington — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in eastern 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

• Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in South Wilmington

• Mazonia State Fish and Wildlife Area reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in South Wilmington

• South Wilmington Grade School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of South Wilmington

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