Point Pleasant
A community guide to Point Pleasant in Illinois, the United States.
- Population
- Population data unavailable
- Region
- Illinois
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 39.1556, -88.0778
Community and amenities
Point Pleasant offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in Illinois: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of Point Pleasant's residents. Visitors passing through Point Pleasant encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
Getting there
Reaching Point Pleasant typically involves the regional road network of Illinois or, for longer journeys, connecting to one of the wider transport corridors that traverse the United States. Local routes link Point Pleasant to surrounding towns and to the principal arteries that carry traffic between the larger urban centres of Illinois. Travel times depend on the route taken, the time of day, and the season — all standard considerations for navigating the area around Point Pleasant.
History
The history of Point Pleasant is bound up with the broader story of Illinois. Settlement, agriculture, and trade have all left their mark on the area, with successive generations of residents contributing to the community as it stands today. Like many places across the United States, Point Pleasant has experienced periods of growth and quiet alongside the patterns of regional change. Local landmarks, civic buildings, and cultural sites carry traces of each chapter in the area's longer story.
Overview
Point Pleasant is a populated place in Illinois, the United States. The community is recognised as a populated place with population figures not formally recorded but with an established presence in Illinois. Its position within the broader regional network gives Point Pleasant a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.