Cities & Towns in Williamson County, IL
Williamson County, county in Illinois, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 66,415 inhabitants. The county was created 185 years ago in 1839. Its county seat is Marion.
There are 16 city/town in Williamson County, IL. The largest city of Williamson County is Marion with a population of 17,803. Other cities include, Herrin population 12,625, Crestwood population 10,604, Carterville population 5,834, Johnston City population 3,389
Marion
Marion, City in and the county seat of Williamson County, Illinois, United States
Herrin
Herrin, City in Williamson County, Illinois, United States
Crestwood
Crestwood, Village in United States of America
Located in southern Illinois, Williamson County contains several historic small towns that highlight the region's frontier roots and natural beauty. Here are some highlights:
Marion - The county seat and largest city with over 17,000 residents. Marion has a historic town square, antique shops, and museums like the Marion Carnegie Library.
Herrin - Home to around 12,000 people, Herrin has strong coal mining heritage. Key sites are the Herrin Massacre Memorial and historic downtown buildings.
Johnston City - Founded as a company town for miners, Johnston City has around 3,000 residents today. The John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza commemorates the president's 1960 campaign stop.
Creal Springs - A small village along the Shawnee Hills Scenic Byway known for its wineries and scenic vistas. The population is under 600.
Bush - Nestled in the Shawnee National Forest, this tiny town of around 300 has a historic general store and playgrounds for enjoying the outdoors.
Williamson County's towns each reveal a different aspect of this region's frontier settlement, from early mining endeavors to natural beauty and modern wineries. Outdoor charm combines with small town history.
All Williamson County Cities (Aphebetical)
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Williamson County.
| City Name | Title | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Bainbridge | Township in Schuyler County, Illinois | 569 |
| Bush | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | 263 |
| Cambria | Village in the United States | 1,648 |
| Carterville | City in Williamson County, Illinois, United States | 5,834 |
| Colp | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | 208 |
| Crainville | City in Illinois, United States of America | 1,419 |
| Creal Springs | Township in Williamson County, Illinois | 521 |
| Crestwood | Village in United States of America | 10,604 |
| Energy | Village in Illinois | 1,086 |
| Freeman Spur | Human settlement in United States of America | 276 |
| Herrin | City in Williamson County, Illinois, United States | 12,625 |
| Hurst | City in Illinois, USA | 780 |
| Johnston City | City in Illinois, United States | 3,389 |
| Marion | City in and the county seat of Williamson County, Illinois, United States | 17,803 |
| Sleepy Hollow | Village in Illinois | 3,215 |
| Spillertown | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America | 197 |
