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Pittsfield is located in western Illinois in Pike County (of which it is the county seat) about 35 miles southeast of Quincy and about 20 miles inland from the Mississippi River. The population estimate for July 1, 1998 was 4,200.Area recreation includes trips to Ray Norbut SFWA and the Illinois River 10 miles to the east and Siloam Springs State Park located about 20 miles to the north-northwest. One of the most photographed buildings in Pike county is the courthouse which is an octagonal building constructed of Cleveland sandstone and has a central dome reaching a height of 136 feet.
Illinois Counties Pike County |
Public Libraries Pittsfield Public Library |
Motels, Hotels and Resorts Pine Lakes Resort |
Sports and Sporting Events Blue River Outdoors |
Transportation Pittsfield Penstone Municipal Airport |
Wildlife Viewing Pikeland Outfitters |
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