Murphysboro is a city in and the county seat of Jackson County, Illinois, United States. The population was 7,093 at the 2020 census. The city is part of the Metro Lakeland area.
Midwest
Murphysboro
Jackson County, IL
Population
7,101
Walk Score
74 · Very Walkable
Median rent
$758
Median home value
$80,200
Founded
1843
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- Murphysboro Downtown Historic District · listed 2022
Notable landmarks
- Grange Hall · listed 1990
- Hamilton, Robert W., House · listed 1982
- Hennessy, Cornelius, Building · listed 2000
- Hull, William H., House · listed 2006
- Jackson County Courthouse · listed 2015
- Liberty Theater · listed 2012
- Mobile and Ohio Railroad Depot · listed 1984
- Murphysboro Elks Lodge · listed 2005
- Murphysboro Masonic Lodge No. 498 A.F & A.M · listed 2024
- Riverside Park Bandshell · listed 2012
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