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About Herrin, Illinois

HERRIN is a beautiful community nestled in Southern Illinois, near the Shawnee National Forest. Herrin is home to over 11,200 residents who enjoy an ideal quality of life, whether they are raising families or living out their retirement years. Herrin is located in the geographic center of the third most populous area in the state of Illinois. Herrin is southeast of St. Louis, Missouri, 107 miles, 102 miles west of Evansville, Indiana, 70 miles north of Paducah, Kentucky and 321 miles south of Chicago. Herrin was incorporated in 1900 and has grown into a community of diversified industry and business.

HERRIN has excellent schools, active churches and is a very sports minded town. An outstanding modern swimming pool is in the Herrin City Park along with shelters, kiddy playgrounds, and ball diamonds .

Have any questions about Herrin? Email us at herrincc@herrinillinois.com or call us at (618) 942-5163.

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