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Why visit Goreville
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 8 parks and trails, 2 places to eat and 3 places to stay in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 25°F.
Weather in Goreville
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Goreville
Goreville is a village in Johnson County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,068 as of the 2020 census, up from 1,049 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Goreville, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Big Rocky Hollow Trailhead
Hiking and trails · 0.9 mi
An easy hike with a round-trip distance of 0.75-mile. The trail leads to a 100-foot tall intermittent waterfall.
Goreville Boy Scout Trailhead;Goreville Boy Scout Trail
Hiking and trails · 0.9 mi
A steep trail that connects the park to the nearby town of Goreville. This 0.5-mile trail is moderately difficult.
Restaurants and cafes2
Where to stay3
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 him.
In 1898 the Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad built a train line about a mile northeast of town. Some of the town's businesses moved closer to the tracks and others formed by the tracks as the town grew. The Village of Goreville officially incorporated on April 18, 1900, with a population of 406.
From the History section of Goreville, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship6
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries3
Healthcare1
Goreville Professional Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.5 mi
901 South Broadway, Goreville
Map of Goreville
27 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 (15 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
Johnson County has had 6 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2009-03-02: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2005-02-01: Record/Near Record Snow (Snowstorm)
- 2002-05-21: Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding (Tornado)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Marion 12 mi north, about 20 min by car
- Crainville 15 mi north, about 23 min by car
- Energy 15 mi north, about 24 min by car
- Cobden 15 mi west, about 25 min by car
- Carterville 16 mi northwest, about 25 min by car
- Anna 16 mi southwest, about 26 min by car
- Herrin 17 mi north, about 28 min by car
- Cambria 17 mi northwest, about 28 min by car
- Carbondale 18 mi northwest, about 29 min by car
- Carrier Mills 21 mi northeast, about 34 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
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Ferne Clyffe State Park, Curtis Abert, CC BY 2.0
- 2017 eclipse DSCN4361 (36338812340), Curtis Abert, CC BY 2.0
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