Shattuc is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) located in Clinton County, Illinois, United States. It is situated within Meridian Township in the eastern portion of the county.
The community is positioned at the intersection of significant historical transportation routes. It developed as a railroad junction where the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad (B&O) crossed the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad (CB&Q). This strategic location at the crossing of two major rail lines contributed to the settlement's establishment and its early role as a local shipping and transit point.
For administrative and statistical purposes, Shattuc is defined as a census-designated place. According to the 2020 United States Census, the population was 110. The area is primarily characterized by a mix of residential properties and surrounding agricultural land.
Shattuc is served by a United States Post Office with the ZIP code 62231. The community is located approximately six miles west of Centralia and approximately 60 miles east of St. Louis, Missouri. Local governance is handled at the township and county levels, as the community is not an incorporated municipality.