Moro

History

Moro, Illinois, is a small unincorporated community located in Madison County. The area that is now Moro was originally inhabited by Native American tribes. European settlers began to arrive in the early 19th century, attracted by the fertile land and opportunities for farming. In the mid-1800s, Moro began to develop as a rural community with the establishment of farms and small businesses. The construction of railroads in the late 19th century further stimulated growth, allowing for easier transportation of goods and people. The name "Moro" is thought to have been derived from a local or regional influence, though the exact origin is unclear. Moro’s agricultural roots remained strong through the 20th century, with many local families continuing to farm the land. The community saw the development of schools, churches, and other institutions that contributed to its close-knit nature. Today, Moro is known for its rural charm and historical significance within Madison County. It retains a strong sense of community and continues to celebrate its agricultural heritage through local events and traditions. Moro is also the hometown of former college baseball player, Nate Dalton.

Geography

Moro is located in northwestern Madison County and sits at the northeast edge of the urban portion of the Metro-East area. It is bordered to the southwest by the village of Bethalto, while unincorporated Meadowbrook is to the southeast. Downtown St. Louis is to the southwest. Moro has a post office with ZIP code 62067. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the Moro CDP has a total area of , of which , or 1.79%, are water. The community drains west to Rocky Branch, a tributary of the East Fork of the Wood River, running to the Mississippi River at East Alton.

Race & ethnicity

Most-observed species

• Northern Cardinal

  Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
  11,773
• Red-winged Blackbird

  Agelaius phoeniceus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
  10,886
• Canada Goose (canadensis Group)

  Branta canadensis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
  10,322
• American Robin

  Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
  9,075
• American Goldfinch

  Spinus tristis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
  8,599
• Mourning Dove

  Zenaida macroura (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
  8,469
• Song Sparrow

  Melospiza melodia (A.Wilson, 1810) · Aves
  8,389
• Mallard

  Anas platyrhynchos Linnaeus, 1758 · Aves
  8,342

Largest nearby schools

• Edwardsville High School
  High · Edwardsville · 2,354 students · 18.5:1 ratio
• Alton High School
  High · Alton · 1,990 students · 17.6:1 ratio
• Alton Middle School
  Middle · Alton · 1,241 students · 13.3:1 ratio
• Lincoln Middle School
  Middle · Edwardsville · 818 students · 15.7:1 ratio
• Civic Memorial High School
  High · Bethalto · 748 students · 15:1 ratio
• North Elementary School
  Elementary · Godfrey · 603 students · 16.8:1 ratio
• East Alton-Wood River High Sch
  High · Wood River · 537 students · 15.8:1 ratio
• Wilbur Trimpe Middle School
  Middle · Bethalto · 531 students · 14.8:1 ratio

Most recent

• M 3.8 — 2026-01-20
  4 km NW of Ohlman, Illinois
• M 2.57 — 2024-09-19
  1 km S of Old Monroe, Missouri
• M 2.81 — 2024-03-28
  1 km NNE of Germantown, Illinois
• M 2.58 — 2023-10-26
  6 km SSE of Herrick, Illinois
• M 2.84 — 2022-04-29
  1 km SSW of Peerless Park, Missouri
• M 3.12 — 2017-07-01
  9 km SSE of Mulberry Grove, Illinois