Old Shawneetown, Illinois

About Old Shawneetown

Old Shawneetown, IL is a tiny community located in southeastern Illinois with an estimated population of 104.

Officially, Old Shawneetown is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.51 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 204 residents per square mile.

📰 Old Shawneetown News Today

• Old Shawneetown, IL Weather Forecast – Hourly & 15-Day SpaceRef · Sep 18
• Sherry Rigsby Obituary (2026) - Old Shawneetown, IL - Cox & Son Funeral Homes - Shawneetown Legacy | Obituary · Jul 1
• 6 Once-Thriving Illinois Towns That Transformed Into Eerie, Abandoned Beauties https://www.islands.com/ · Jun 29
• Ohio River crests in Gallatin County causing major headaches KFVS12 · Apr 14
• Renovations to the Old Shawneetown Ohio Boat Ramp are complete WSIU · Sep 22

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What Makes Old Shawneetown Unique

• The only place in America named Old Shawneetown — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southeastern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• John Marshall House Museum · Museum

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