2012 Map of Tallula

About this map

Tallula serves as the central hub of this Central Illinois landscape, where the town grid meets a network of section-line roads and family-named routes. The terrain is defined by the drainage of Clary Cr and N Fork Richland Cr, winding through a predominantly agricultural area along the Sangamon Menard Co Rd. Genealogists and local historians will find significant value in the distribution of rural burial sites, including Bethel Cem, Greenwood Cem, White Cem, Smedly Cem, and Willson Cem, many of which sit near the edges of original farmstead tracts. Notable landmarks such as Hill Top and Braun Pond break the steady rhythm of the fields, while roads like Neinberger Rd and Schonewis Rd reflect the heritage of the families who settled this portion of the Illinois prairie.