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Zeigler Economic Development and Business Information

Member - Franklin County Economic Development Corp.(FREDCO)

Located in Franklin County Illinois, Zeigler has a lot to offer new or existing business. 

Centrally located in Southern Illinois provides access to a large water source (Rend Lake Conservancy District), which provides water to Zeigler and many as 60 other communities in Southern Illinois. Sufficient water storage and pressure to provide for most manufacturing or operating needs.  Zeigler is located close to I-57, I64, I24 highways for easy access. Railheads are close by with a main tracks running through the city.

Zeigler's schools provide highly educated students to the workforce market and with Rend Lake College and Southern Illinois University within 20 miles; our community contributes quality educated workers that are willing to work.

Zeiglerites are very loyal employees and users of local business. 

As of the 2000 Cencus, the city had a total population of 1,669.

Zeigler is locted at 37 °  53'59" North, 89 ° 3'12" West (37.899856, -89.053429)

According t the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.3km2  (1,940.8ml2) or 2 Sq miles with 809 housing units.

Zeigler is growing economically and is expanding the infrastructure and community civic pride. 

Locating a business in Zeigler is the right decision where the town officials and the community are committed to working with you to find just the right location in Zeigler

Call City Hall at 618-596-3761 for more information

 

How to Get to Zeigler

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Map of Zeigler Area

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More Information and Demographics on Zeigler    <== Click Here

 

General Information:

City of Zeigler (618) 596-3761 - City Hall
301 Church Street  
Zeigler, Illinois 62999 Mayor: Dennis Mitchell

County Franklin County  
Land Area 2.9 Square Miles  
Latitude

37.8999209

Longitude -89.058204 Zeigler's Latest Local News
Elevation (avg) 400 Feet Above Sea Level Zeigler's Current Weather & 5-Day Forecast
Chartered 1914 Zeigler Demographics (PDF file)
Original Industry Coal Vital Economy Readiness Assessment (Power Point)

Area Industry

  • Agriculture
  • Forestry
  • Fishing
  • Hunting
  • Mining
  • Manufacturing
  • Transportation
  • Warehouse Utilities
  • Finance
  • Insurance
  • Real Estate
  • Construction
  • Wholesale Trade
  • Education
  • Health
  • Social Services
  • Arts
  • Recreation
  • Accommodation
  • Public Administration
  • Waste Management

Population: 1669  (Census 2000)

 

Schools, Colleges, Universities, Libraries

Health Facilities

Herrin Hospital 7 Miles

Benton Hospital  14 Miles

Marion Hospital 18 Miles
Carbondale Hospitals 22 Miles

Rea Medical Clinic (Local)

Miners Clinic 7 Miles

Nursing homes (Benton, Herrin, West Frankfort, Zeigler)

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Local Organizations:

  • American Legion Post 177
  • Fraternal Order of the Eagles
  • Mason Lodge 1048
  • Zeigler Civic ALive Action Group
  • Zeigler Garden Club
  • Zeigler Women's Club
  • Zeigler Area Service Club
  • Zeigler Booster Club
  • Zeigler Youth Organization
  • Girl Scouts (combined with Royalton, Illinois (a sister city)
  • Zeigler Library Foundation
  • Zeigler Sorority

Recreational Lakes and Rivers


Major employers within 15 miles: (xx) # of Employees

Larry's Trailer Sales - Local (35)

Olin Corporation (360)

General Dynamics (120)

Maytag (350)

Circuit City Distributing (150)

Bombardier Motors (150)

Lunker Lure (30)

John A. Logan (300)
Crownline Boat Company (450+)


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Railroads:

  • BN Missouri Pacific
  • Northern
  • Burlington

Military Installations:


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Churches:(Zeigler)

  • First Apostolic Church
  • First Baptist Church
  • Sacred Heart Catholic Church
  • Zeigler Christian Church
  • United Methodist Church
  • Church of Christ at Minor
  • The Family Church of God
  • Creek Nation Pentecostal Church
  • Cleburne Baptist Church

More Information and Demographics on Zeigler    <== Click Here

 

 

 

 

 

 



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