Gallatin County, Illinois
Shawneetown Real Estate and Local Guide
Shawneetown is a small county seat in far southeastern Illinois, rebuilt on higher ground in 1937 after the Ohio River flood destroyed the original riverside town. It anchors rural Gallatin County near the Shawnee National Forest. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Shawneetown best.
About the area
Living in Shawneetown, IL
The present city was built inland in 1937 after the Ohio River flood of 1937 destroyed old Shawneetown; it remains the seat of Gallatin County.
The housing market
Homes in Shawneetown
- About 65% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 59% of housing units are single-family detached homes.
- The median home value is about $80,400.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Shawneetown home
Gallatin County Courthouse
Seat of county government in Shawneetown
Shawneetown Bank State Historic Site
Preserved Greek Revival former state bank building in neighboring Old Shawneetown
Shawnee National Forest
Gallatin County lies within the forest, home to the Garden of the Gods Recreation Area
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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.