Gorham, IL

united states

Gorham is a tiny Jackson County community about 15 miles southeast of Carbondale, accessible via Illinois Route 149. The main route connects Murphysboro to the west with Kentucky to the east, while I-57 lies 20 miles west for long-distance travel. Southern Illinois Airport sits just northeast of town, making Gorham one of the closest communities to this regional facility. The local post office has anchored this farming settlement since 1888.