title: Elvira, Illinois
text: # Elvira, Illinois
  
  Elvira is an unincorporated community in Johnson County, Illinois, United States. The closest city to Elvira is Buncombe, which is about 3 miles (4.8 km) to the southeast. No numbered highways pass through Elvira; the closest state highway is Illinois Route 37, to the east.
  
  ## History
  
  Elvira was the county seat of Johnson County before Vienna, the current county seat.
  
  