Flat Rock, IL

united states

Flat Rock is a small farming community in southeastern Illinois, accessible via State Route 1 about 20 miles north of Lawrenceville. Most visitors arrive from Interstate 70 to the north or through Lawrenceville from the south. The town sits among corn and soybean fields dotted with oil pumps, reflecting the area's agricultural and modest petroleum heritage. Its historic grain elevator stands tall along the railroad tracks, serving as a landmark visible for miles across the prairie.