Pontiac

Pontiac is the county seat of Livingston County in Illinois, situated on elevated terrain with a planned street grid. The town combines farmland and residential areas, serving as the administrative and social center for the region.

The town was established in 1837 and grew into a trading center supporting regional agriculture. Throughout the 1800s, it became an important hub for processing and distributing farm products.

The public library serves as a community hub where local artists display their work regularly. These gatherings help neighbors connect and share in the town's creative life.

The town is walkable with a clear street grid that makes navigation straightforward. Visitors can easily find services or explore neighborhoods without getting disoriented.

The town contains several agricultural processing facilities that ship products from surrounding farms to regional markets. These operations run quietly behind the scenes as the backbone of the local economy.

Location: Livingston County

Inception: 1837

Elevation above the sea: 202 m

Website: https://pontiac.org

GPS coordinates: 40.88000,-88.63030

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:27