Nelson

Illinois · IL · Lee County

Village in Illinois, United States

127Population

0.3 sq miArea

Nelson is a village in Lee County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Nelson had a population of 127.

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This week in Nelson

September 14–20, 2026·Illinois · IL · Lee County

The forecast calls for Chance Showers And Thunderstorms.

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Will G.

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Easy pace, a few miles, all levels welcome. Reply if you'd want to join — figuring out a meetup spot.

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Ben D.

5h · Townwide

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Left it at the counter and someone turned it in with everything inside. Faith in Nelson restored.

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