Oblong

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Village in Illinois, United States

1883Established

1,371Population

1.1 sq miArea

512 ftElevation

Oblong is a village in Crawford County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,466 at the 2010 census, and then was later recorded to be 1,371 in the 2020 census.

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

The forecast calls for Sunny, highs near 83°. In the local news, Oblong Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. Dugger Union (MaxPreps), Carterville Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. Oblong (MaxPreps), and Paris Varsity Baseball @ OHPHS (CO-OP) (MaxPreps).

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Rosa R.

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Big thanks to whoever returned my wallet

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

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Emily K.

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Sunset over Oblong last night

Caught this from the ridge on my walk. Had to share — one of those skies that makes you stop.

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