Herrin Illinois Map
Explore Herrin, Illinois, with this interactive street and satellite map.
Interactive Map of Herrin, Illinois
| City | Herrin |
| State | Illinois (IL) |
| County | Williamson County |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Central Time (America/Chicago) |
| Latitude | 37.803106 |
| Longitude | -89.027574 |
| Population | 12,352 |
| Density | 493.0 /km² |
| Incorporated | Yes |
| ZIP Code | 62948 |
| Area Code | 618 |
| County Seat | Marion |
| School District | Herrin Community Unit School District 4 |
About Herrin, Illinois
Herrin is a locality in Williamson County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of 12,352. The population density is 493.0 people per km². Herrin is located at 37.8031°N, 89.0276°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. Herrin is an incorporated locality. ZIP code: 62948.Herrin occupies a position of quiet endurance upon the expansive, fertile plains of southern Illinois. It lies 7.2 miles northwest of Marion, IL (from Marion, IL: bearing 314°T), and is situated 8.4 miles southwest of West Frankfort. Hurricane Creek winds its path through the nearby landscape, carving subtle depressions into the earth that catch the amber light of late afternoon. Herrin Reservoir rests three miles from the center, offering a still, reflective surface that mirrors the shifting clouds of the vast Midwestern sky. To the distant horizon, the faint silhouette of Dutch Ridge rises against the dusk, grounding the wide expanse of the fields. During the height of summer, the air holds a heavy, golden warmth that settles over the crops and silences the busy streets.
Herrin grew from the deep-rooted necessity of the coal industry, which once defined the rhythm of labor and life for generations. Mines tunneled beneath the soil, pulling dark wealth from the earth and shaping the sturdy, brick-built character of the local economy. As the demand for coal waned, Herrin pivoted toward a more varied industrial base, drawing upon the resilience of a populace accustomed to hard, honest work. The legacy of those early days remains in the architectural bones of the downtown, where limestone facades still stand as evidence of a prosperous industrial past. Today, the local economy balances small-scale manufacturing and service sectors, maintaining a steady pace that avoids the frantic intensity of larger metropolitan centers.
Cultural life in Herrin finds its anchor in the shared experience of community gatherings and the quiet maintenance of public spaces like Herrin City Park. The spirit of the place is marked by a certain Midwestern stoicism, where neighbors value the consistency of daily routines and the preservation of local traditions. Notable figures such as the accomplished actor Jim Belushi have roots here, carrying the influence of the region into the wider world. Annual events draw crowds into the streets, filling the cool autumn evenings with the sounds of music and the scent of regional fare. Whether walking past the historic storefronts or spending a reflective hour near the water, one senses a town that remains comfortable in its own skin.
Nearby Outdoor Places
- Herrin Service Member Memorial (Monument) — 0.2 mi, 357° N
- Herrin City Park (Local Park) — 0.7 mi, 044° NE
- Herrin Sports Complex (Local Recreation) — 0.9 mi, 091° E
- Unknown Sports Complex (Local Park) — 1.2 mi, 048° NE
- Carterville Heritage Museum (Museum) — 4.0 mi, 223° SW
- Carterville Veterans Memorial (Monument) — 4.0 mi, 223° SW
- Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 4.5 mi, 189° S · 91k acres
- Martha's Theatre (Theatre) — 5.7 mi, 180° S
- Bogard Point (Monument) — 6.6 mi, 195° S
- Crab Orchard Wildlife Viewing Area (Viewpoint) — 7.7 mi, 192° S
- African American Museum of Southern Illinois (Museum) — 10.4 mi, 240° SW
- Mystic Willow (Attraction) — 11.3 mi, 275° W
- Blue Dragon (Public Artwork) — 11.4 mi, 225° SW
- The Carbondale Depot Museum (Museum) — 11.6 mi, 243° SW
- Sharp Museum (Museum) — 12.1 mi, 240° SW
- Amplitheatre (Theatre) — 12.2 mi, 239° SW
- Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge Wilderness Area (Wilderness Area) — 12.4 mi, 189° S · 4,387 acres
- Shawnee National Forest (National Forest) — 14.3 mi, 186° S · 274k acres
- Panther Den Wilderness (Wilderness Area) — 14.3 mi, 186° S · 988 acres
- Miranda's Loom Fine Craft Studio & Gallery (Gallery) — 17.1 mi, 261° W
- Shawnee Purchase Unit (National Forest) — 17.6 mi, 179° S · 7,712 acres
- Shawnee Bluffs Canopy Tour (Attraction) — 18.1 mi, 192° S
- Water Fall (Attraction) — 18.4 mi, 171° S
- Lake Murphysboro State Park (State Park) — 18.6 mi, 266° W
- Natural Bridge (Attraction) — 19.3 mi, 175° S
- Little Grand Canyon (Nature Reserve) — 21.8 mi, 247° SW
- Cobden Museum (Museum) — 22.3 mi, 214° SW
- Pyramid State Recreation Area (State Park) — 24.4 mi, 310° NW
- Larue-Pine Hills National Natural Landmark (National Monument) — 26.8 mi, 236° SW · 1,959 acres
- Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge (National Wildlife Refuge) — 29.4 mi, 183° S · 33k acres
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About This Herrin Map Page
This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Herrin, Illinois. Coordinates: 37.803106, -89.027574. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.
Detailed location data for Herrin includes the ZIP code (62948), telephone area code (618), county seat of Williamson County (Marion), and school district assignment (Herrin Community Unit School District 4).
Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.
| Page generated | August 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. |
