Berryville, Illinois

Berryville is an unincorporated community in Richland County, Illinois, United States.

Berryville
Unincorporated community
Berryville
Location of Berryville within Illinois
Coordinates: 38°35′58″N 87°55′43″W
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyRichland
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
62419
Area code(s)618

Geography

Berryville is located at 38°35′58″N 87°55′43″W (38.5994929, -87.9286439).[1]

History

The Berryville community formed near the Bonpas Creek, which moved grains, timber, and other natural resources from the river downstream, but eventually the countryside was cleared of trees, and erosion filled the creek’s channel with silt, making barge traffic to the area obsolete.[2]

Currently, the community maintains the Berryville Christian Church and the Berryville Community Center. In 2003 Berryville Vineyards began selling locally grown wines.[3] Berryville's community center hosts two major events each year. The Osmon Fox Hunters Association Field Trial and Bench Show exhibits coonhound dogs annually over the Fourth of July holiday.[4] The Berryville Chowder occurs annually on the Saturday before Labor Day, serving Southern-Illinois style chowder.[5]

References
  1. "Feature Detail Report for: Berryville (Richland County, Illinois)". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved February 13, 2008.
  2. Berryville Vineyards. Archived March 19, 2008, at the Wayback Machine Retrieved on February 13, 2008
  3. Berryville Vineyards. Archived February 8, 2008, at the Wayback Machine Retrieved on February 13, 2008
  4. Illinois Federation of Hunting Dogs. Archived July 7, 2008, at the Wayback Machine Retrieved on February 13, 2008
  5. Visit Southeastern Illinois. Retrieved on February 13, 2008
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