Lake Taylorville
Lake Taylorville is a 1,200-acre reservoir located in Christian County, Illinois. Created in 1962 by damming the South Fork of Illinois's Sangamon River, it was built for water supply and recreation purposes.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Reservoir
- Description: reservoir in Illinois, United States
- Also known as: “Taylorville Lake”
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Owaneco and Vanderville.
Owaneco
Village
Owaneco is a village in Christian County, Illinois, United States. The population was 209 at the 2020 census. Owaneco is situated 4 miles east of Lake Taylorville.
Vanderville
Hamlet
Vanderville is an unincorporated community in Christian County, Illinois, United States. It lies at. Vanderville is situated 4 miles southwest of Lake Taylorville.
Taylorville
Town
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Taylorville is a city in and the county seat of Christian County, Illinois, United States. The population was 10,506 at the 2020 census, making it the county's largest city. Taylorville is situated 5 miles north of Lake Taylorville.
Lake Taylorville
- Category: body of water
- Location: Christian, Illinois, Midwest, United States, North America
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Satellite Map
Discover Lake Taylorville from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From French to Welsh—“Lake Taylorville” goes by many names.
- French: “Lake Taylorville”
- Welsh: “Llyn Taylorville”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Velma and Hewittville.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Mound Chapel United Brethen Cemetery and Lake Shore Golf Club.
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