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Also known as Cobden, Illinois, Cobden, IL

village in Union County, Illinois, United States

Key facts

Country
United States
State
Illinois
County
Union
Named after
Richard Cobden
Mayor
Paul "Zee" Tomazzoli
Total
1.23 sq mi (3.18 km )
Land
1.22 sq mi (3.16 km )
Water
0.0077 sq mi (0.02 km )
Elevation
607 ft (185 m)
Density
880.5/sq mi (339.97/km )
Time zone
UTC-6 ( CST )
Summer dst
UTC-5 ( CDT )
Fips code
17-15300
Wikimedia commons
Cobden, Illinois
Website
www .cobdenil .com

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Wikidata facts

Official name
Cobden
Population
1157
Area
1.23
Elevation
179
Households
403
Licence plate code
618
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per capita income
19979
Commons category
Cobden, Illinois
postal code
62920
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Cobden is a village in Union County, Illinois, United States, within the Southern Illinois region informally known as "Little Egypt.” The population estimate as of 2025 is 1,064. Cobden is regionally known for the mascot of its public school district, Cobden Unit School District #17. Known as the "Appleknockers,” a tribute to traveling farm laborers, Cobden's mascot has been regarded as one of the most unique high school mascots in the country by several publications and public voting contests. Cobden and surrounding areas is widely known for its many wineries and orchards, most notably Flamm Orchards, along Old U.S. Route 51, and Rendleman Orchard in nearby Alto Pass, Illinois.

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