Paineville, Illinois
Paineville, Illinois | |
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  Paineville, Illinois  Paineville, Illinois | |
| Coordinates: 37°48′32″N 89°00′06″W / 37.80889°N 89.00167°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Williamson |
| Elevation | 397 ft (121 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code | 62948 |
| Area code | 618 |
| GNIS feature ID | 415297[1] |
Paineville is an unincorporated community in Williamson County, Illinois, United States. The community is located at the intersection of County Routes 2 and 29 1.5 miles (2.4 km) east of Herrin.[2] In the 1920s it was home to a carnival that went bankrupt subsequently. The carnival was home to many exotic beasts, most notably a 28 ft Boa Constrictor.
References
- ^ "Paineville". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ Williamson County General Highway Map (PDF) (Map). Illinois Department of Transportation. June 9, 2016. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 12, 2017. Retrieved February 24, 2018.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |