Welcome! Emden, Illinois is located on County Road 20 south of Rt. 136 and west of Rt. 121 in Logan County.  The population is 459.  William Scully originally owned the area now named Emden.  After years of buying and selling, the town was surveyed on June 16, 1871.  The village received its name from Emden on the River Ems in northern Germany.  Teis Smid, a blacksmith, and William Scully are given credit for the establishment of Emden, IL. 

UPCOMING EVENTS...
 

  • 61st Annual Emden Homecoming
    Sponsored by: Sons of the American Legion
    (July 17th thru July 20th)


  • Cemetary Walk at the Hartsburg Union Cemetary
    Sponsored by: Emden Historical Society & Museum
    (July 25th & July 26th)
Check out the "News & Events" Page for details on upcoming events!