21-541: Hanaford is a village in Franklin County , Illinois , United States . The population was 320 at the 2020 census . Hanaford is also known as Logan. Initially known as "Smothersville," Hanaford was renamed for land speculator John P. Hanaford. In 1916, the village was renamed "Logan" for the John A. Logan Coal Company, which operated a nearby mine. Since then, the names "Hanaford" and "Logan" have both been used by
42-537: A tornado destroyed facilities at the Possum Ridge Mine. On March 18, 1925, Franklin County was among five southern Illinois counties effected by the infamous Tri-State Tornado . The storm cut across the southern edge of the county, hitting West Frankfort and destroying most of the northern side of town, causing significant damage to the town's mining facilities. Farther to the east, the village of Parrish
63-629: A family was $ 43,170. Males had a median income of $ 39,122 versus $ 28,950 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 18,504. About 14.5% of families and 19.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 30.5% of those under age 18 and 9.9% of those age 65 or over. Franklin County is divided into twelve townships : Franklin County voted mostly for Democratic US presidential candidates until 2000. Since then it has voted for Republican presidential nominees. 37°59′N 88°55′W / 37.99°N 88.92°W / 37.99; -88.92 Zeigler, Illinois Zeigler
84-466: A female householder with no husband present, and 37.76% were non-families. 32.17% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.99% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.73 and the average family size was 2.27. The village's age distribution consisted of 24.0% under the age of 18, 6.5% from 18 to 24, 20% from 25 to 44, 29.2% from 45 to 64, and 20.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age
105-636: Is a city in Franklin County , Illinois , United States . The population was 1,484 at the 2020 census. In 1905, fifty men were killed in a coal mining accident in or near the town. Zeigler incorporated in 1914 and was named for Levi Zeigler Leiter , the father of Joseph Leiter , the founder of the Zeigler Coal Company . Zeigler is located in southwestern Franklin County at 37°53′59″N 89°3′12″W / 37.89972°N 89.05333°W / 37.89972; -89.05333 (37.899856, -89.053429). Illinois Route 149 passes through
126-761: Is located in this county. In recent years, average temperatures in the county seat of Benton have ranged from a low of 21 °F (−6 °C) in January to a high of 90 °F (32 °C) in July, although a record low of −22 °F (−30 °C) was recorded in January 1977 and a record high of 104 °F (40 °C) was recorded in August 2007. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 2.87 inches (73 mm) in February to 4.59 inches (117 mm) in May. On April 21, 1912 ,
147-561: The poverty line , including 27.8% of those under age 18 and 7.6% of those age 65 or over. Franklin County, Illinois Franklin County is a county in Southern Illinois . At the 2020 census , it had a population of 37,804. The largest city is West Frankfort and the county seat is Benton . This area of Southern Illinois is known locally as "Little Egypt". Franklin County was established on January 2, 1818, and formed from parts of Gallatin and White counties . It
168-506: The 2021 census gazetteer files, Hanaford has a total area of 1.01 square miles (2.62 km), of which 1.01 square miles (2.62 km) (or 99.41%) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km) (or 0.59%) is water. As of the 2020 census there were 320 people, 143 households, and 89 families residing in the village. The population density was 315.58 inhabitants per square mile (121.85/km). There were 151 housing units at an average density of 148.92 per square mile (57.50/km). The racial makeup of
189-550: The Orient No. 2 Mine in West Frankfort , in which 119 people died. The West Frankfort quadrangle of Franklin County is home to 17 coal mines , according to a 2004 report. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 431 square miles (1,120 km ), of which 409 square miles (1,060 km ) is land and 23 square miles (60 km ) (5.2%) is water. Wayne Fitzgerrell State Recreation Area
210-407: The age of 18 living with them, 48.8% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 34.3% were non-families, and 30.0% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.35 and the average family size was 2.88. The median age was 41.8 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 34,381 and the median income for
231-414: The average family size was 2.61. The city's age distribution consisted of 21.3% under the age of 18, 8.4% from 18 to 24, 24.6% from 25 to 44, 23.2% from 45 to 64, and 22.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.5 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 44,342, and
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#1732790814675252-405: The center of town, leading east 7.5 miles (12.1 km) to West Frankfort and west 4 miles (6 km) to Royalton . Interstate 57 is 6 miles (10 km) east of Zeigler via Route 149. Illinois Route 148 follows the western border of Zeigler, leading north 5 miles (8 km) to Christopher and south 7 miles (11 km) to Herrin . The city is laid out in the shape of a wagon wheel, with
273-429: The city. The population density was 1,086.38 inhabitants per square mile (419.45/km ). There were 743 housing units at an average density of 543.92 per square mile (210.01/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 94.00% White , 0.34% African American , 0.34% Native American , 0.40% Asian , 0.00% Pacific Islander , 0.67% from other races , and 4.25% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.42% of
294-408: The county was 97.7% white, 0.3% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 0.3% black or African American, 0.3% from other races, and 1.1% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.2% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 21.8% were German , 18.7% were Irish , 15.9% were English , 9.4% were American , and 5.7% were Italian . Of the 16,617 households, 30.0% had children under
315-410: The population. There were 662 households, out of which 26.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 35.95% were married couples living together, 16.16% had a female householder with no husband present, and 39.58% were non-families. 32.02% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.67% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.13 and
336-469: The post office, library, and several shops concentrated around a circular park at the center, and streets radiating out from the center. According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Zeigler has a total area of 1.37 square miles (3.55 km ), of which 1.36 square miles (3.52 km ) (or 99.49%) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km ) (or 0.51%) is water. As of the 2020 census there were 1,484 people, 662 households, and 400 families residing in
357-403: The village was 95.00% White , 0.00% African American , 0.00% Native American , 0.31% Asian , 0.00% Pacific Islander , 0.94% from other races , and 3.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.19% of the population. There were 143 households, out of which 22.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.55% were married couples living together, 12.59% had
378-431: The village. Hanaford is located southeast of the center of Franklin County at 37°57′27″N 88°50′21″W / 37.95750°N 88.83917°W / 37.95750; -88.83917 (37.957485, -88.839177). Illinois Route 34 passes through the northeast corner of the village, leading northwest 6 miles (10 km) to Benton , the county seat , and southeast 5 miles (8 km) to Thompsonville . According to
399-416: Was 44.8 years. For every 100 females, there were 76.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 79.0 males. The median income for a household in the village was $ 47,250, and the median income for a family was $ 63,750. Males had a median income of $ 62,813 versus $ 23,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $ 25,093. About 10.1% of families and 16.9% of the population were below
420-544: Was also struck, and was never rebuilt. The storm killed 192 people in Franklin County, injuring hundreds more and leaving scores of people homeless. As of the 2010 United States Census , there were 39,561 people, 16,617 households, and 10,912 families residing in the county. The population density was 96.8 inhabitants per square mile (37.4/km ). There were 18,525 housing units at an average density of 45.3 per square mile (17.5/km ). The racial makeup of
441-933: Was named for Benjamin Franklin . Coal was mined in Franklin County as early as 1889, at the King Coal Mine, located at Township 5 South, Range 3 East. The high levels of gas found in Franklin County's coal deposits have resulted in mining disasters and explosions over the years. Between 1905 and 1968, there were eleven mine disasters. In 1905, the Zeigler No. 1 mine, located in Zeigler , had an explosion that killed about fifty people. In 1917, an explosion in Old Ben Mine No. 11, located in Christopher , killed 17. The worst explosion occurred in 1951, in
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