Union County State Forest

Union County State Forest is a forest in , . Union County State Forest is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Trail of Tears State Forest.

Nature reserve
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is a State of Illinois conservation area on 5,114 acres in , , . Trail of Tears was established in 1929 when Illinois purchased 3,000-acre acres of Shawnee Hills land and used the resulting land to create the Kohn-Jackson Forest.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Jonesboro and Cobden.

Village
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is a city in , United States. As of the 2020 census, had a population of 1,711. It is the county seat of Union County. The city is known for being tied to its close neighbor , together known as Anna-Jonesboro. is situated 5 miles southeast of Union County State Forest.

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is a village in , , United States, within the region informally known as "Little Egypt.” The population estimate as of 2025 is 1,064.

Town
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is the largest city and retail trade center in , United States. Located in , its population was 4,303 at the 2020 United States census, a decline from 5,135 in 2000. is situated 6 miles southeast of Union County State Forest.

Union County State Forest

Latitude
37.49477° or 37° 29′ 41″ north
Longitude
-89.34426° or 89° 20′ 39″ west
Elevation
610 feet (186 metres)
Open location code
869GFMV4+W7
Geo­Names ID
4251712
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Satellite Map

Discover Union County State Forest from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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Notable Places Nearby

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