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Goreville is located in northwestern Johnson County at (37.553212, -88.97278 It is bordered to the south by Ferne Clyffe State Park. Illinois Route 37 passes through the village, leading south 6 miles (10 km) to Buncombe and north 5 miles (8 km) to Interstate 57 at Exit 45, just north of that highway's interchange with Interstate 24.. According to the 2010 census, Goreville has a total area of ...
Goreville History In 1854 John Gore bought 40 acres of land from the U.S. Government atop a high ridge in northwest Johnson County. The area that would become Goreville had been in the 1850’s a voting and trading place.
History. The village is named after John Gore, who bought 40 acres of land in the area from the United States Government in 1854. Gore operated a general store on the property. In 1866 a post office was built on the land and it was named Goreville in honor of the John Gore.
Goreville, Illinois - Basic Facts. Quick & Easy Tools. Recent Data for Cities, Towns, and ZIP Codes. Neighborhood Maps, Data, Home Values. Locate Physical & Cultural Features. City, Town, and ZIP Code Maps. The Village of Goreville had a population of 1,083 as of July 1, 2023.
We believe in the principals that make up our Core Values: God & Country, Family & Friends, Our Children, Our School, The Bill of Rights, The Ten Commandments, Hunting & Fishing, Nature & Wildlife, and Our History.
We are a small, rural community nestled in the heart of Southern Illinois and the Shawnee National Forest. We are very proud of our community; our schools, churches and local businesses invite you to join us throughout each year for our annual festivities and outdoor adventures.
Basic Information. Type of Place. Independent City or Town. Metro Area. Politics c. 1860? Strongly Democratic. Unions, Organized Labor?
