Sangamon County, Illinois
Riverton Real Estate and Local Guide
A village on the Sangamon River about six miles east-northeast of Springfield, founded in 1837 and once Sangamon County's second-largest municipality thanks to its coal-mining industry. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Riverton best.
About the area
Living in Riverton, IL
In March 1831 Abraham Lincoln, with John Hanks and John Johnston, canoed down the Sangamon River near here on his first visit to Sangamon County.
The housing market
Homes in Riverton
- About 62% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 79% of housing is single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $140,000.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Riverton home
Site of Judy's Ferry
The Sangamon River ferry crossing that gave the village its first name before it became Riverton in 1873
Wheeland Park
Village park on the bank of the Sangamon River with a boat ramp, campground, and public access for fishing and boating
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.