Urbana, County seat in Champaign County, Illinois, United States.
Urbana serves as the county seat of Champaign County in Illinois, located in the eastern part of the Midwest. The town spreads across flat terrain with residential neighborhoods, parks, and a large university campus that occupies a considerable portion of the area.
The settlement was designated as the county administrative center in 1833 after local founders donated land for development. The arrival of the railroad in the mid-1800s accelerated growth and integrated the town into regional trade routes.
The university campus shapes much of the town's character and daily rhythm, with students and faculty forming a large part of the population. Sidewalks along the main streets see regular foot traffic year-round, connecting residential blocks with libraries, cafés, and small shops.
Most neighborhoods are easy to reach on foot or by bike, as streets are relatively flat and bike paths are available throughout. Buses connect different parts of town year-round, with routes running more frequently during the university semester.
The town is home to one of the oldest public libraries in the state, operating since 1874 and holding thousands of historical documents. Some neighborhoods feature trees over a century old, planted during the early years of settlement.
Location: Champaign County
Inception: 1833
Elevation above the sea: 222 m
Website: https://urbanaillinois.us
GPS coordinates: 40.10972,-88.20417
Latest update: December 13, 2025 15:37
Alma Mater
2.1 km
Morrow Plots
1.9 km
Altgeld Hall
2.1 km
Foellinger Auditorium
2 km
Main Library
2.1 km
Lincoln the Lawyer
803 m
Spurlock Museum
1.5 km
Illini Union
2 km
Urbana-Lincoln Hotel-Lincoln Square Mall
276 m
Siebel Center
1.8 km
English Building
2.1 km
Kenney Gym
2 km
University of Illinois round barns
2.3 km
Lincoln Hall
2.1 km
Altgeld Chimes
2.1 km
University of Illinois Arboretum
2.1 kmSousa Archives and Center for American Music
2.3 km
Natural History Building
1.9 km
Astronomical Observatory
1.9 km
Harker Hall
1.9 km
Louise Freer Hall
1.7 kmUniversity of Illinois Conservatory and Plant Collection
1.8 km
Smith Memorial Hall
1.9 km
University of Illinois Experimental Dairy Farm Historic District
2.5 km
Gamma Phi Beta Sorority House
1.6 km
Alpha Gamma Delta Fraternity House
1.4 km
Channing-Murray Foundation
1.8 km
Metal Shop
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