Venedy, IL

united states

Venedy sits in southern Illinois farm country, about 45 minutes southeast of St. Louis via I-64 and Route 15. This tiny Washington County community of 161 residents serves as a quiet agricultural hub surrounded by corn and soybean fields. The area attracts commuters to nearby Scott Air Force Base, located 20 miles northwest. Venedy's historic post office has operated continuously since 1888, anchoring this rural settlement that embodies traditional Midwest farming life.