Golden Gate, IL

united states

Golden Gate is a tiny farming community in southeastern Illinois with just 87 residents. Reach it via Interstate 64 and county roads through Wayne County's agricultural landscape. Most visitors come from Evansville, Indiana (60 miles) or Mount Vernon, Illinois (25 miles), suggesting it's mainly a destination rather than a commute stop. The village got its name from the original Golden Gate School District that served local farming families.