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Herrin is a city in Williamson County, Illinois.The population was 12,352 at the 2020 census. [3] The city is part of the Marion-Herrin Micropolitan Area and is a part of the Carbondale-Marion-Herrin, Illinois Combined Statistical Area with 123,272 residents, the sixth most populous Combined statistical area in Illinois.
The Herrin massacre took place on June 21–22, 1922 in Herrin, Illinois, in a coal mining area during a nationwide strike by the United Mineworkers of America (UMWA). ). Although the owner of the mine originally agreed with the union to observe the strike, when the price of coal went up, he hired non-union workers to produce and ship out coal, as he had high debt in start-
Ora Marion Collard (September 17, 1902–April 11, 1961) was an American businessman and politician.. Collard was born in Norris City, Illinois.In 1904, Collard moved with his family to Herrin, Illinois, where he went to the Herrin public schools.
The lynching of Isaac Vancil took place on April 22, 1872, near Herrin's Prairie in Williamson County, Illinois. The first reports said that "Vancil was an old man of 72, quite wealthy, and the outrage creates great excitement in the country." [4] [5] Vancil was first cousin to Illinois Lieutenant-Governor John Dougherty. [6]
These elected public officials were driven from office and replaced by Klan members. The Illinois state government was either unable or unwilling to reestablish lawful authority. On January 24, 1925, a shot was fired in the street in Herrin, Illinois. Deputy Sheriff Ora Thomas responded and walked into a cigar store, where he saw Klan leader Young.
Williamson County is a county in Southern Illinois. At the 2020 census, it had a population of 67,153. [1] The largest city and county seat is Marion. [2] Williamson County is included in the Carbondale-Marion, IL Metropolitan Statistical Area. This area of Southern Illinois is known locally as "Little Egypt". [citation needed]
In 1904, after Hal left Indiana University, he moved to Herrin and took over two local newspapers, The Herrin Daily Journal and the Egyptian Republican (previously named The Herrin News). In 1908, influenced by Thomas Bird Mosher, he started private press publication. Mosher's work was notable for small size, attractive design, high-quality ...
Chicago, Illinois: 11 Chicago Police Department vs Federation of Organized Trades and Labor Unions: Battle of Virden: October 12, 1898 Virden, Illinois: Coal Wars: 11 United Mine Workers vs Thiel Detective Service Company: Herrin Massacre: June 21–22, 1922 Herrin, Illinois: Coal Wars: 23 United Mine Workers vs Southern Illinois Coal Company