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G o rev i l l e , I L
We’re in the Heart of it ALL!
2012
We l c o m e t o G o rev i l l e , I L
About Us
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Living
We are a small, rural community in the heart of South- Goreville has ample opportunities for the whole famern Illinois and the Shawnee National Forest. We are
ily. The home of Ferne Clyffe State Park, which is
very proud of our community...our
located ¼ mile south of the Village of Goreville, ac-
schools, churches and local businesses.
commodates over 250,000 visitors annually! (IDNR,
From our Spring Fling, Fall Festival and 2010). Ferne Clyffe offers an abundance of ferns,
4th of July “Freedom Fest” and Fire-
unique geological features and unusual plant commu-
works to our excellent hunting and fish-
nities. Ferne Clyffe also offers camping, picnicking,
ing traditions, Goreville is full of great
hiking, hunting, fishing and sightseeing. Citizens can
activities for families of all ages and old fashioned
also in enjoy the Shawnee National Forest with na-
southern hospitality that will make you want to stay!
tional attractions such as Heron Pond, Cave-in-Rock
We invite you to come experience our scenic beauty an and Garden of the Gods just a short distance away.
enjoy the peace and tranquility of our small town.
Location Location Location
Our close proximity to two major interstate systems;
Goreville is located between two award winning and
growing wine trails.
Our close proximity to two major interstate systems;
Interstate 57 and 24 makes Goreville easily accessible
Interstate 57, just west of town and Interstate 24, just from anywhere. Our citizens enjoy Police and Fire
protection, City water and sewer. Good schools, fameast of town, makes Goreville easily accessible from
anywhere. Over thirty thousand vehicles drive by
ily owned businesses and great activities for families
Goreville each day, along the
of all ages.
interstates. Illinois Route 37,
the main thoroughfare
Village Park
through town, is a busy road-
The Village Park is a source of community pride.
way as well with an average
The park offices baseball, bas-
traffic of over 4,500 vehicles daily.
Helping our Friends and Neighbors
Helping our friends and neighbors when they are in
need of help, is something that is second nature to us.
ketball, youth soccer, youth
football, skate boarding, play
ground equipment and a walk-
Having benefit dinners and auctions (auctions in which ing path. The new play ground
a red velvet cake sales for over $120) to help someone
after an house fire or with medical expenses are just a
small examples of how our community comes together
when our friends and
neighbors need help.
equipment is ADA approve.
Village of Goreville Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
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To promote economic development, the Village of Goreville has created a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district. Developers who plan to construct or renovate in a TIF district are able to receive
some reimbursement for the development from dollars that would be paid to property
taxing districts because of the increase valuation of the property with the improvements.
Goreville’s TIF districts are unique, in that we understand, what is good for the community is good for the school and what is good for the school is good for the community. That is way the Goreville Community School District gets 10% of the TIF
To find out more or to receive a TIF information packet, contact the TIF administrator, Agnes Paul at the Village Hall at 618-995-2157
Interstate Attraction Signs Help
Future Growth
In order to help businesses within the Village limits of In June 2010, Governor Pat Quinn signed a bill auGoreville, Illinois the Village is offering an incentive
thorizing “Star Bonds” to be used to attract destination
to local businesses. If they place attractions signs up
type businesses to Marion. As a result, many large cor-
along the interstate highways. The town will reim-
porations will be attracted to Marion making naviga-
burse the business up to $100.00
tion through the heavy traffic and congestion even an
Commercial Growth
The Village of Goreville offers one of the friendless
issue for our area. Therefore, due to the massive business growth of the surrounding cities, it is anticipated
that the Village of Goreville will also grow exponen-
and most aggressive business climate in Southern Illi- tially in both residents and basic needs businesses and
nois. Remington Plaza is an 8+ acres retail & office
services and, thus,
park, located south side of town along Broadway.
become more than
Remington Plaza is now home to Goreville Profes-
just a bedroom
sional Pharmacy, The Old Home Place Restaurant and community. That is
a Dollar General Store. Fuwhy in 2008, the
ture plans call for a Rural
Village of Goreville
Heath Clinic, another restau-
passed the most aggressive TIF Program available and
rant and more retail and of-
is extremely aggressive in attracting businesses to
fices. In addiction the Village serve our community.
is developing plans to expanded out to both Interstate
57 & 24. Combined over
thirty thousand vehicles drive by Goreville each day,
along the interstate highways .
Goreville Community Unit School District
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The local school district, Goreville Community Unit School District #1 is one of the few growing districts in
Southern Illinois and covers approximately 68 square miles in northern Johnson
County as well as northeastern Union County. The school district houses over 650 students (a 13% increase from 2009) in grades Pre-K through twelve and employs over
100 staff (not including Head Start faculty and staff, JAMP Special Education faculty
and staff, substitute teachers, parent volunteers, etc). The school district is comprised
primarily of the communities of Tunnel Hill, Lake of Egypt, and the Village of Goreville and has consistently been ranked as one of the top five schools in the Region both
academically and financially (Regional Office of Education 02, 2009).
The Village of Goreville and the Tunnel Hill areas of the district have approximately 2,000 residents while the
Lake of Egypt community has approximately 10,000 residents (Johnson and Williamson Counties)
Population
Your Dream Home
According to the 2010 U.S. Census, Goreville had a total
Goreville has ample opportunities for home
population of 1,049. Which is up 111 citizens from the 2000
owners. From subdivision such as.. Trail
U.S. Census. According to the 2000 Census, there were
Ridge, Stone Creek
over 13,000 residents in Johnson County alone, not to men-
and the Peninsula (the
tion the thousands of residents on the Williamson County
biggest residential
side of the Lake of Egypt.
development in the
Also of note, according to
state as of 2012).
voting records, the Goreville, Lake of Egypt, and
Tunnel Hill voting precincts
have a total of 2,123 registered voters at or over the age of 55 – that is 70% of the total
senior population in Johnson County! (Johnson County
Clerk, 2005). In fact, Johnson County is the ONLY County
in Southern Illinois that has two (2) Senior Meals facilities;
one in Southern Johnson County and one in Goreville that
services northern Johnson County due to the large concentration of seniors in our area. The majority of residents work
outside of the Goreville area. The primary occupation for Goreville residents are commonly state positions such as Corrections
Officers, State Police Officers, and School Teachers while
many others work in factories and businesses located in Marion,
Carbondale, and Paducah, Ky.
Public Transportation
Southern Most Area Rural Transit (S.M.A.R.T.)
has routes in the community.
S.M.A.R.T. provides door through door and established route service. The fleet consists of lift
-equipped and ramped vehicles, making the system accessible to everyone.
Door-through-Door: Simply put, this means that
we will help you through your door and the
door of the bus; then through the door of the bus
and the door of your scheduled drop. If you require extra assistance, please request
a transportation assistant when you
schedule your trip.
Freedom Fest
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Is an annual event held on the 4th of July. Attacks over 4,000 people annually! The day consists of… a 5K race, Car Show, Parade, Free Concerts and lots more family entertainment. And
of course one of the Biggest and best Fireworks displays in Southern Illinois!
Please come visit
The Village of Goreville soon!
.www.gorevilleillinois.com
Contact Information
Physical Address: 105 W. Collins St.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 16 Goreville, IL 62939
Phone: (618) 995-2157 Fax: (618) 995-1611