Shawneetown, Illinois

About Shawneetown

Set in the southeastern part of Illinois, Shawneetown is a tiny community with an estimated population of 998.

Officially, Shawneetown is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.73 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,367 residents per square mile.

📰 Shawneetown News Today

• 2 killed, 1 injured in Gallatin County crash KFVS12 · Aug 4
• 6 Once-Thriving Illinois Towns That Transformed Into Eerie, Abandoned Beauties islands.com · Jun 29
• Sherry Rigsby Obituary (2026) - Old Shawneetown, IL - Cox & Son Funeral Homes - Shawneetown Legacy obituary · Jul 1
• 5 of the Oldest Incorporated Towns in Illinois WorldAtlas · Dec 22
• Governor visits new $23 million fertilizer distribution center, will bring more jobs to Illinois community WFIE | 14 News · Aug 28

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What Makes Shawneetown Unique

• 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 7 miles.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Shawneetown

🏘️ Nearby Communities