Union County, Illinois
Jonesboro Real Estate and Local Guide
Jonesboro is the small county seat of Union County in southern Illinois, tied closely to neighboring Anna as the Anna-Jonesboro community. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Jonesboro best.
About the area
Living in Jonesboro, IL
Site of the third of seven 1858 Lincoln-Douglas debates.
The housing market
Homes in Jonesboro
- About 75% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 76% of homes are single-family detached houses.
- The median home value is about $114,400.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Jonesboro home
Lincoln-Douglas Debate Site
Site of the third Lincoln-Douglas debate on September 15, 1858, marked by statues of Lincoln and Douglas
Union County Courthouse
Courthouse for Union County, of which Jonesboro is the county seat
Lincoln Memorial Park
Picnic grounds and trails at the third-debate site, maintained by the U.S. Forest Service
Trail of Tears State Forest
5,114-acre state forest in Union County northwest of town with 22 miles of hiking and equestrian trails
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.