Beardstown, IL

united states

Beardstown is a small Illinois River town about 50 miles northwest of Springfield, accessible via Route 125 from I-72. The town sits where the river bends through central Illinois prairie and serves as Cass County's seat. Most visitors arrive from Springfield or St. Louis using I-72, while Routes 100 and 67 provide connections along the river valley. Beardstown gained national attention as home to the famous Beardstown Ladies investment club.