Menard, Illinois Explained

Official Name:Menard, Illinois
Settlement Type:Unincorporated community
Pushpin Map:Illinois#USA
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Illinois
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Randolph
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:495
Coordinates:37.91°N -89.8397°W
Postal Code Type:ZIP code
Postal Code:62259
Area Code:618
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:422972[1]

Menard is an unincorporated community in Randolph County, Illinois, United States. Menard is located on the east bank of the Mississippi River, west of Chester. Menard Correctional Center is located within the community. Menard has a post office with ZIP code 62259.[2]

Government and infrastructure

The Illinois Department of Corrections Menard Correctional Center is located in the Menard area and in Chester.[3] [4] Prior to the January 11, 2003 commutation of death row sentences, male death row inmates were housed in Menard, Tamms, and Pontiac correctional centers. After that date, only Pontiac continued to host the male death row.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: US Board on Geographic Names. 2008-01-31. United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25.
  2. http://www.zipinfo.com/cgi-local/zipsrch.exe?cnty=cnty&zip=62259&Go=Go ZIP Code Lookup
  3. "Menard Correctional Center ." Illinois Department of Corrections. Retrieved on September 1, 2010.
  4. "Chester city, Illinois ." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on September 1, 2010.
  5. "DOC Report Online ." Illinois Department of Corrections. Retrieved on September 1, 2010.