Anna, Illinois
Anna is a city of 4,196 people in Union County, Illinois, founded in 1854.
Why visit Anna
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 3 parks and trails, 8 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Stinson Memorial Library and Union County Country Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in Anna
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About Anna
Anna is the largest city and retail trade center in Union County, Illinois, United States. Located in Southern Illinois, its population was 4,303 at the 2020 United States census, a decline from 5,135 in 2000. It is known for being tied to its close neighbor Jonesboro, together known as Anna-Jonesboro, and of which the main public high school for the two towns is named. Anna is known for the Choate Mental Health and Development Center, a state facility that opened in 1869.
From the Wikipedia article Anna, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Stinson Memorial Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Library in Anna, Illinois
409 South Street, Anna
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes8
Where to stay2
History
Anna was platted on March 3, 1854, after the new Illinois Central Railroad established a station there. It was founded by Winstead Davie and named after Anna Davie, his wife. It was then incorporated on February 16, 1865.
The coming of the railroad can be credited for prompting the founding of the City of Anna, although, from the time of the George Rogers Clark expedition into Southern Illinois country, emigrants recognized its agricultural possibilities.
Centrally located in Anna Precinct of Union County, Anna was established by ordinance following the election of Trustees in 1855, although the plot was recorded in the county records on March 3, 1854. The area's elevation and fertile soil have made fruit farming—particularly the growth of grapes for winemaking—one of the area's principal businesses. For the purpose of farming, fruit growing, gardening, and dairying, the lands in and around Anna are not surpassed in Southern Illinois. The precinct in which Anna lies is situated on the divide between the waters of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers and is well drained by the Cache, Cypress, and Big Creeks. Many cool springs of water aid materially in cattle farming in this area.
From the History section of Anna, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship14
St. Anne's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
St. Paulus Evangelisch Lutherischen Gemeinde
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries15
Healthcare2
Map of Anna
49 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 25°F | 3.5 in | 2.6 in |
| Feb | 50°F | 29°F | 3.4 in | 4.0 in |
| Mar | 61°F | 37°F | 4.8 in | 0.9 in |
| Apr | 71°F | 46°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 79°F | 56°F | 5.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 87°F | 65°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 69°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 67°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 84°F | 59°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 73°F | 48°F | 3.9 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 59°F | 37°F | 4.5 in | 0.1 in |
| Dec | 48°F | 30°F | 4.1 in | 2.6 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Anna 2 Nne Hcn (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Union County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-09-19: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-06-07: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2009-07-02: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2009-03-02: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Southern Illinois Airport (MDH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 22 miles away.
- Jonesboro 2 mi southwest, about 3 min by car
- Cobden 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Dongola 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Carbondale 18 mi north, about 29 min by car
- Cape Girardeau 20 mi southwest, about 33 min by car
- Jackson 24 mi west, about 38 min by car
- Marion 25 mi northeast, about 40 min by car
- Herrin 26 mi northeast, about 42 min by car
- Paducah 42 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Sikeston 44 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Stinson Memorial Library, Nyttend, Public domain
- St. Paulus Evangelisch Lutherischen Gemeinde, Nyttend, Public domain
- St. Anne's Episcopal Church in Anna, Nyttend, Public domain
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