Gorham, Illinois
Village · Population 171 · #1138 in Illinois
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About Gorham
Set in the southern part of Illinois, Gorham is a tiny community counting 171 people who proudly call it home.
Gorham holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.22 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 140 residents per square mile.
📰 Gorham News Today
- Becky Thurman - View Obituary & Service Information Crain Funeral Home · Jun 25
- Margaret Louise Butler Obituary Oct 4, 2025 Wilson's Funeral Home | Ava, IL · Oct 4
- This Hidden Illinois Swimming Hole Feels Like a Tropical Escape onlyinyourstate.com · Jul 3
- Raymond Hollmann Obituary (1930 - 2026) - Lincolnshire, IL - Belleville News-Democrat Legacy obituary · Jul 19
- Gorham breaks ground on new fire station Southern Illinoisan · Oct 2
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Gorham Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Gorham — but the Illinois one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Gorham
- Bottoms Up Family Bar & Grill — chicken
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateIllinois
TypeVillage
Population (2024)171
Rank in state#1138 of 1,294
Land area1.22 sq mi
Density140/sq mi
Coordinates37.7179, -89.4779