Arthur
in Douglas County of Illinois, United States

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
39.715 and -88.472 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 39° 42' 53" and W -88° 28' 20"
Currency and Currency Code:
Dollar - USD
Spoken languages:
English, Spanish, French
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 08:14 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: America/Chicago
UTC/GMT offset: -10 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:37 am and 8:03 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-37.797 and 77.565 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Martin-de-Vivies
References
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Explore Arthur

Arthur in Douglas County (Illinois) with it's 2,288 inhabitants is a city in United States about 614 mi (or 987 km) west of Washington DC, the country's capital.

Local time in Arthur is now 08:14 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named America / Chicago with an UTC offset of -5 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Arthur, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in United States is Decatur Airport in a distance of 22 mi (or 36 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site in a distance of 107 mi (or 173 km), South-West. Also, if you like golfing, there are multiple options in driving distance. If you need a place to sleep, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Sullivan, Tuscola, Monticello, Charleston and Shelbyville. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 22°C / 72 °F

Morning Temperature 15°C / 59 °F
Evening Temperature 19°C / 66 °F
Night Temperature 16°C / 60 °F
Chance of rainfall 4%
Air Humidity 76%
Air Pressure 1008 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from North
Cloud Conditions Overcast clouds, covering 100% of sky
General Conditions Moderate rain

Friday, 17th of May 2024

20°C (68 °F)
18°C (65 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 18th of May 2024

27°C (80 °F)
20°C (69 °F)
Sky is clear, gentle breeze, few clouds.

Sunday, 19th of May 2024

23°C (74 °F)
22°C (71 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Arthur's Country Inn

Address
0,5 mi
785 E Columbia St.
61911 Arthur
United States

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

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Amish Baling Hay With Horses Arthur Illinois

Published: September 08, 2010
Length: 55:44 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: Ernest Bontrager

NEW! The HORSE PROGRESS DAYS DVD is now Available on Ebay.


How To Build A VAWT Vertical Axis Wind Turbine Arthur Illinois

Published: September 03, 2010
Length: 49:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ernest Bontrager

VAWT Vertical Axis Wind Turbine mounted on my house on June 22, 2010. I have it mounted on a 16' post. Some of the parts come from windgenkits.com. I have it hooked to 2, 6 Volt golf cart batteries...


Illinois Haiti Benefit Auction in Arthur

Published: October 24, 2010
Length: 47:44 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ernest Bontrager

The 17th Annual Haiti Benefit Auction was held on October 23rd, 2010 in Arthur Illinois. Lots of good food and fellowship was enjoyed by all. "God loves a cheerful giver and God is able...


2010 Arthur Illinois Mennonite Relief Sale Pictures and Video

Published: August 29, 2010
Length: 33:46 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ernest Bontrager

49TH ANNUAL MENNONITE RELIEF SALE HELD AT THE OTTO CENTER. August 27 & 28, 2010 Our Purpose This is a community effort of many churches and individuals to help bring agricultural ...


Tractor Pull At Arthur Illinois 2011

Published: July 15, 2011
Length: 31:55 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ernest Bontrager

10000 # Pro Stock Class. Lance Little #1 in his Johns Deere 5020. Dannie Kuhns #2 in his Massey Ferguson 8480. Available NOW! 17 JOHN DEERE VIDEOS - ARTHUR ILLINOIS DVD If you believe...


Arthur Illinois VAWT and Solar

Published: June 22, 2010
Length: 33:18 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ernest Bontrager

VAWT Vertical Axis Wind Turbine mounted on my house on June 22, 2010. I have it mounted on a 16' post. The parts come from windgenkits.com. I have it hooked to 2 6 Volt golf cart batteries....


Arthur Knight vs Saint Francis - 1st Quarter

Published: August 26, 2012
Length: 12:05 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Tim Rogers

1st Quarter of Arthur-Lovington varsity football vs Chicago's St. Francis de Sales.


The Ultimate Fireball and Waterfall at Arthur Fireworks 2011

Published: July 02, 2011
Length: 47:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ernest Bontrager

Huge Fireballs light the sky. A long string creates a waterfall effect. Great show as usual. Arthur Illinois.


Loading Oat Bundles in Arthur Illinois

Published: August 03, 2010
Length: 33:41 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Ernest Bontrager

Loading oat bundles on wagons pulled by horses. It is August 3, 2010 and 91 degrees. I have another video showing how the oat bundles are run through a threshing machine. The oats are fed...


Demolition of House in Arthur Illinois by Kobelco Trackhoe

Published: July 24, 2010
Length: 34:21 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: Ernest Bontrager

This house was across the street from me. The owner decided to tear it down by hand. He spent over one month and several dumpsters later decided to call in the big boys. A Kobelco track hoe....


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Arthur, Illinois

Arthur is a village in Douglas County and Moultrie County in Illinois; Arthur's primary street, Vine Street, is the county line. The population was 2,288 at the 2010 census. The Arthur area is home to the largest and oldest Amish community in Illinois, which was founded in the 1860s. In 1877, the population was approximately 300 persons, with plans being made to incorporate as a village. This occurred in April in the County Court House in Moultrie County.

Located at 39.7153, -88.47 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Populated places in Douglas County, Illinois, Populated places in Moultrie County, Illinois, Villages in Illinois, Populated places established in 1877, Amish in Illinois

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