Where is Herrin, Illinois

Herrin is a city in southern Illinois, located in Williamson County within the Marion-Herrin area. It is about 95 miles southeast of St. Louis and is known for its coal-mining history, historic downtown, and close access to Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge. The city sits in the Southern Illinois region near the Shawnee National Forest and several recreational lakes.

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Where is Herrin Located?

Herrin is a city located in Williamson County, Illinois, the United States. It lies in Southern Illinois, about 95 miles southeast of St. Louis and roughly 5 miles southwest of Marion. Herrin is part of the Marion-Herrin Micropolitan Statistical Area and sits near the northern edge of the Shawnee National Forest. The city is located at approximately 37.803° North latitude and 89.027° West longitude. The 2020 Census recorded 12,352 residents. Herrin covers about 9.15 square miles, or 23.70 square kilometers. Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge, located nearby, is a major attraction with lakes, forests, wetlands, hiking areas, and wildlife habitat. Herrin developed rapidly during the late 19th and early 20th centuries because of the Southern Illinois coal industry. A unique part of the city's history is its connection to the Herrin Massacre of 1922, a violent labor conflict during the Illinois coal-mining era. Interstate 57 and nearby Illinois Route 13 provide connections to Carbondale, Marion, Mount Vernon, and other Southern Illinois communities.

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Distance from Herrin, IL to Nearby Cities

• Marion, IL – 5 miles (8 km)
• Energy, IL – 4 miles (6 km)
• Johnston City, IL – 7 miles (11 km)
• Carbondale, IL – 12 miles (19 km)
• West Frankfort, IL – 15 miles (24 km)
• Du Quoin, IL – 20 miles (32 km)
• Murphysboro, IL – 18 miles (29 km)
• Benton, IL – 25 miles (40 km)
• Anna, IL – 25 miles (40 km)
• Vienna, IL – 35 miles (56 km)
• Mount Vernon, IL – 45 miles (72 km)
• Harrisburg, IL – 35 miles (56 km)
• Paducah, KY – 50 miles (80 km)
• Cape Girardeau, MO – 55 miles (89 km)
• St. Louis, MO – 95 miles (153 km)

Top Attractions in Herrin

• Herrin City Park – A local recreation area with open spaces, sports facilities, walking areas, and community amenities.
• Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge – A large protected area near Herrin with lakes, wetlands, forests, trails, fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing.
• HerrinFesta Italiana – A long-running annual community festival celebrating Herrin's Italian-American heritage with food, music, entertainment, and family activities.
• Herrin Historical Museum – A local museum preserving artifacts and stories from Herrin's coal-mining and community history.
• Shawnee National Forest – A large forested area south and east of Herrin with hiking, rock formations, lakes, and scenic landscapes.
• Little Grassy Lake – A nearby lake offering boating, fishing, camping, and outdoor recreation.
• Giant City State Park – A popular Southern Illinois park known for sandstone cliffs, hiking trails, forests, and unique rock formations.
• Rend Lake – A large reservoir northwest of Herrin offering boating, fishing, beaches, camping, and other outdoor activities.

Airports Near Herrin

• Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) – 10 miles
• Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MDH) – 15 miles
• Marion Municipal Airport (JYM) – 15 miles
• Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (CGI) – 60 miles
• Paducah Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) – 55 miles

Sources:

Population and area data sourced from the United States Census Bureau (2020 Census). General city information referenced from the official Herrin city website and local government records.

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