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Zeigler is a city in Franklin County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,801 at the 2010 census. The current mayor is Dennis Mitchell.

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History

Zeigler incorporated in 1914 and was named for Levi Zeigler Leiter, the father of Joseph Leiter, the founder of the Zeigler Coal Company.

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Geography

Zeigler is located in southwestern Franklin County at 37°53′59″N 89°3′12″W / 37.89972°N 89.05333°W / 37.89972; -89.05333 (37.899856, -89.053429). Illinois Route 149 passes through the center of town, leading east 7.5 miles (12.1 km) to West Frankfort and west 4 miles (6 km) to Royalton. Interstate 57 is 6 miles (10 km) east of Zeigler via Route 149. Illinois Route 148 follows the western border of Zeigler, leading north 5 miles (8 km) to Christopher and south 7 miles (11 km) to Herrin. The city is laid out in the shape of a wagon wheel, with the post office, library, and several shops concentrated around a circular park at the center, and streets radiating out from the center.

According to the 2010 census, Zeigler has a total area of 1.357 square miles (3.51 km), of which 1.35 square miles (3.50 km) (or 99.48%) is land and 0.007 square miles (0.02 km) (or 0.52%) is water.

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