The Village of Forsyth

The Village of Forsyth is a municipal government located in Macon County, Illinois, just north of Decatur at the intersection of US Route 51 and Interstate 72. Established around 1854 with the arrival of the Illinois Central Railroad and named in honor of Colonel Robert Forsyth, the village serves a population of approximately 3,734 residents and is known for its parks, shopping, dining, and community-focused initiatives. The village government manages local services including planning and zoning, public works, police, library services, and supports community events and development projects such as the Veterans Memorial Renovation.