Goreville, Illinois is a small town located in Johnson County, near the confluence of the Big Muddy River and the Cache River. The town has a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and cold, wet winters. Goreville was founded in 1818 and named after Captain Daniel Gore, a veteran of the War of 1812. The town's heritage is rooted in agriculture, with cotton and tobacco being the primary crops.
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