Crenshaw Crossing, Illinois facts for kids
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Crenshaw Crossing, Illinois
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 Crenshaw Crossing, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Crenshaw Crossing, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Williamson |
| Elevation | 443 ft (135 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
62959
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| GNIS feature ID | 406767 |
Crenshaw, also known as Crenshaw Crossing, is a small, unincorporated community in Williamson County, Illinois. It is located between the towns of Marion and Energy, within the area known as West Marion Precinct. In 1958, only about 50 people were estimated to live there.
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What is Crenshaw Crossing?
Crenshaw Crossing is a small settlement that doesn't have its own local government. It's part of Williamson County, Illinois. This means it's a quiet, rural area.
The Story Behind the Name
The "Crossing" part of Crenshaw Crossing comes from an old electric railway. This railway was called the Coal Belt Electric Line. It used to run along what is now Crenshaw Road. The "crossing" was the spot where the railway tracks crossed to the other side of the road.
A Look at Its History
Crenshaw Crossing has a connection to an important historical event. This event is known as the Herrin Massacre. It happened on June 21, 1922.
The Herrin Mine Dispute
This event was part of a big labor dispute. It involved coal miners and mine owners. The Lester strip mine was located south of Crenshaw Crossing. During the dispute, some replacement workers and mine guards were involved.
They were moved from the mine, through Crenshaw Crossing, and then west to another spot. This area was called Moake Crossing and the Power Plant woods. This is where the main events of the dispute took place. This historical moment shows how important coal mining was to the area. It also highlights the challenges faced by workers at that time.
