Bradfordton, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bradfordton, Illinois
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 Bradfordton, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Bradfordton, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Sangamon |
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area codes | 217, 447 |
| GNIS feature ID | 422496 |
Bradfordton is a small, quiet place in Illinois. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or town does. Bradfordton is found in Sangamon County, within Gardner Township. It's about 4.5 miles (18 km) northwest of a bigger city called Springfield, right along Illinois Route 97.
What is Bradfordton?
Bradfordton is a rural area, which means it's mostly countryside with farms and open spaces. It's home to the Bradfordton Co-Op. This is a special place where farmers bring their crops, like corn or soybeans, to be stored in tall buildings called grain elevators. From there, the crops can be sent to other places.
A Glimpse into History
Long ago, Bradfordton was an important stop for trains. It used to be a "whistle stop" on the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad line. A whistle stop was a place where trains would only stop if someone wanted to get on or off, or if there was cargo to pick up or drop off. The trains traveled between Springfield and Beardstown. This shows how important railroads were for travel and moving goods a long time ago.
