| Official Name: | Moro, Illinois |
| Settlement Type: | Census-designated place |
| Pushpin Map: | Illinois#USA |
| Pushpin Label: | Moro |
| Subdivision Type: | Country |
| Subdivision Name: | United States |
| Subdivision Type1: | State |
| Subdivision Name1: | Illinois |
| Subdivision Type2: | County |
| Subdivision Name2: | Madison |
| Subdivision Type3: | Townships |
| Subdivision Name3: | Moro, Fort Russell |
| Area Footnotes: | [1] |
| Area Total Sq Mi: | 0.223 |
| Area Land Sq Mi: | 0.219 |
| Area Water Sq Mi: | 0.004 |
| Population As Of: | 2020 |
| Population Footnotes: | [2] |
| Population Total: | 397 |
| Population Density Sq Mi: | 1812.8 |
| Timezone: | Central (CST) |
| Utc Offset: | -6 |
| Timezone Dst: | CDT |
| Utc Offset Dst: | -5 |
| Elevation Ft: | 531 |
| Coordinates: | 38.9247°N -90.0219°W |
| Postal Code Type: | ZIP code |
| Postal Code: | 62067 |
| Area Code: | 618 |
| Blank Name: | GNIS feature ID |
| Blank Info: | 413830[3] |
Moro is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Madison County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 387.[2] Moro, like all of Madison County, is part of the Illinois Metro-East region of the Greater St. Louis metropolitan area.
The city of Moro, Oregon, is named for the Illinois community.[4]
Moro, Illinois, is a small unincorporated community located in Madison County. The area that is now Moro was originally inhabited by Native American tribes. European settlers began to arrive in the early 19th century, attracted by the fertile land and opportunities for farming.[5]
In the mid-1800s, Moro began to develop as a rural community with the establishment of farms and small businesses. The construction of railroads in the late 19th century further stimulated growth, allowing for easier transportation of goods and people. The name "Moro" is thought to have been derived from a local or regional influence, though the exact origin is unclear.[6]
Moro’s agricultural roots remained strong through the 20th century, with many local families continuing to farm the land. The community saw the development of schools, churches, and other institutions that contributed to its close-knit nature.[7]
Today, Moro is known for its rural charm and historical significance within Madison County. It retains a strong sense of community and continues to celebrate its agricultural heritage through local events and traditions.[8]
Moro is also the hometown of former college baseball player, Nate Dalton.[9]
Moro is located in northwestern Madison County and sits at the northeast edge of the urban portion of the Metro-East area. It is bordered to the southwest by the village of Bethalto, while unincorporated Meadowbrook is 2miles to the southeast. Downtown St. Louis is to the southwest. Moro has a post office with ZIP code 62067.[10]
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Moro CDP has a total area of 0.22sqmi, of which 0.004sqmi, or 1.79%, are water.[1] The community drains west to Rocky Branch, a tributary of the East Fork of the Wood River, running to the Mississippi River at East Alton.
Moro first appeared as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. Census.[11]