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Jackson County, Illinois

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MAKANDA – Betty Ellis 97, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at her home in Makanda IL. Betty was born on February 26, 1926, in Makanda to James and Vera (Brimmer) Newberry. Betty married Paul J. ...
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Located in the southern portion of Illinois known locally as "Little Egypt", the county was incorporated on January 10, 1816 and named for Andrew Jackson.

Adjacent Counties

Cities & Villages

Ava
Campbell Hill
Carbondale
De Soto
Dowell
Elkville
Gorham
Grand Tower
Makanda
Murphysboro (County Seat)
Vergennes

Other Townships & Communities: Boskydell, Bradley, Brownsville, Degognia, Elk, Etherton, Fountain Bluff, Grimsby, Hallidayboro, Howardton, Jacob, Kinkaid, Levan, Mount Carbon, Neunert, Ora, Oraville, Pomona, Raddle, Sand Ridge and Somerset

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Genealogy Trails

Nat'l Reg. of Hist. Places

Crab Orchard Nat'l Wildlife Refuge (part)

Shawnee National Forest (part)