Bear Creek
Bear Creek is a stream in Williamson, Illinois. Bear Creek is situated nearby to the hamlet Paineville, as well as near Fergestown.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Johnston City and Herrin.
Johnston City
Village
Johnston City is a city in Williamson County, Illinois, United States. The population was 3,348 at the 2020 census. This was a center of coal mining in the early 20th century, having a peak of population in the 1920s. Johnston City is situated 2½ miles east of Bear Creek.
Herrin
Town
Herrin is a city in Williamson County, Illinois. The population was 12,352 at the 2020 census. The city is part of the Marion-Herrin Micropolitan Area and is a part of the Carbondale-Marion-Herrin, Illinois Combined Statistical Area with 123,272 residents, the sixth most populous Combined statistical area in Illinois. Herrin is situated 3 miles west of Bear Creek.
West Frankfort
Village
Bear Creek
- Type: Stream
- Category: body of water
- Location: Williamson, Illinois, Midwest, United States, North America
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Latitude
37.81699° or 37° 49′ 1″ north
Longitude
-88.97674° or 88° 58′ 36″ west
Elevation
390 feet (119 metres)
Open location code
869HR28F+Q8
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