Vermilion County, Illinois
Georgetown Real Estate and Local Guide
Georgetown is a small agricultural city in east-central Illinois that grew as a farming community and a late-19th-century coal mining center. It sits on Illinois Route 1/U.S. Route 150 about 13 miles south of Danville and is part of the Danville Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Living in Georgetown
Georgetown became a coal mining center in the late 19th century, which boosted its population and economy. Source: en.wikipedia.org
Homes in Georgetown
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Georgetown home
Little Vermilion River and dam
River with a dam forming the town's southern border
Patriot Park
Small square-side park with a concrete eagle and a large American flag
Georgetown Historical Society
Local organization preserving the city's history
Interurban Park
Park on Seminary Street with three lighted ball fields, playground equipment, and picnic pavilions
The Dam recreation area
Fishing spot on the Little Vermilion River south of town with picnic tables and a dog park