Bear Creek

Bear Creek is a stream in , . Bear Creek is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near .

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Johnston City and Herrin.

Village
is a city in , , . 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. is situated 2½ miles east of Bear Creek.

Town
is a city in . The population was 12,352 at the 2020 census. The city is part of the -Herrin Micropolitan Area and is a part of the --Herrin, Illinois Combined Statistical Area with 123,272 residents, the sixth most populous Combined statistical area in Illinois. is situated 3 miles west of Bear Creek.

Village
Photo: Nyttend, Public domain.
is a city in . The population was 7,275 at the 2020 census. The city is well known for its rich history of coal. The city is part of the Metro Lakeland area. is situated 6 miles northeast of Bear Creek.

Bear Creek

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
Geo­Names ID
4233361
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