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About Jonesboro, IL

Jonesboro is a small southern Illinois city of about 1,900 people that serves as a gateway to the Shawnee National Forest. Take I-57 to the Dongola exit, then Route 146 west for 10 miles to reach downtown. The city sits along the historic Trail of Tears route and features a state forest with interpretive hiking trails commemorating this significant period in Native American history.

Where is Jonesboro, IL on the map?

Jonesboro, IL is in United States, at 37.451, -89.267 - about 3 km south-west of Anna, IL.

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The closest airport to Jonesboro, IL is Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois, 56 km (about 43 min by car). Other airports nearby: Cape Girardeau Regional Airport.

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