Cities & Towns in Jackson County, IL
Jackson County, county in Illinois, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 56,675 inhabitants. The county was created 209 years ago in 1816. Its county seat is Murphysboro.
There are 2 city/town in Jackson County, IL. The largest city of Jackson County is Grand Tower with a population of 560. Other cities include and Gorham population 219
Grand Tower
Grand Tower, City in Jackson County, Illinois, USA
Gorham
Gorham, Village in Jackson County, Illinois, United States
Jackson County is located in southern Illinois between St. Louis and Paducah. The county has around 60,000 residents. Here are some of the notable cities and towns in Jackson County:
Murphysboro
Murphysboro serves as the county seat and largest city in Jackson County with around 8,000 residents. Located along the Big Muddy River, Murphysboro has antique shops and restaurants downtown. The city hosts the annual Apple Festival.
Carbondale
Carbondale is home to Southern Illinois University and has around 25,000 residents. The college town has a vibrant music and arts scene. Carbondale hosts events like the Lights Fantastic Parade.
Ava
Ava is a small town in western Jackson County with around 600 residents. The rural farming village has historic brick buildings downtown and a winery.
Grand Tower is a village along the Mississippi River in southern Jackson County. With around 600 residents, the town has river views and a small historical museum.
Gorham is located in northwest Jackson County and has around 1,600 residents. The village has antique shops, a railroad museum, and hosts a Catfish Tournament.
Overall, Jackson County has a mix of college town culture in Carbondale and historic small towns along the rivers and rural farming communities. The area provides outdoor recreation and festivals celebrating the region's heritage.
All Jackson County Cities (Aphebetical)
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jackson County.
| City Name | Title | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Gorham | Village in Jackson County, Illinois, United States | 219 |
| Grand Tower | City in Jackson County, Illinois, USA | 560 |
