Cobden

Also known as Cobden, Illinois, Cobden, IL

village in Union County, Illinois, United States

Key facts

Country: United States
State: Illinois
County: Union
Named after: Richard Cobden
Mayor: Paul "Zee" Tomazzoli
Total: 1.23 sq mi (3.18 km )
Land: 1.22 sq mi (3.16 km )
Water: 0.0077 sq mi (0.02 km )
Elevation: 607 ft (185 m)
Density: 880.5/sq mi (339.97/km )
Time zone: UTC-6 ( CST )
Summer dst: UTC-5 ( CDT )
Fips code: 17-15300
Wikimedia commons: Cobden, Illinois
Website: www .cobdenil .com

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Wikidata facts

Official name: Cobden
Country: United States
Located in: Union County
Population: 1157
Area: 1.23
Elevation: 179
Time zone: Central Time Zone
Households: 403
Licence plate code: 618

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per capita income: 19979
Commons category: Cobden, Illinois
postal code: 62920

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Encyclopedic overview

Cobden is a village in Union County, Illinois, United States, within the Southern Illinois region informally known as "Little Egypt.” The population estimate as of 2025 is 1,064. Cobden is regionally known for the mascot of its public school district, Cobden Unit School District #17. Known as the "Appleknockers,” a tribute to traveling farm laborers, Cobden's mascot has been regarded as one of the most unique high school mascots in the country by several publications and public voting contests. Cobden and surrounding areas is widely known for its many wineries and orchards, most notably Flamm Orchards, along Old U.S. Route 51, and Rendleman Orchard in nearby Alto Pass, Illinois.

Image of Flamm Orchards

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