Cherry

Cherry is a town of 435 people (2020) in the state of Illinois. In 1909 Cherry was the scene of one of the worst mining fires in US history.

Get in
Cherry is located just north of Interstate 80 on Highway 89 about 100 miles west of Chicago.

Get around
The small downtown area of Main Street and North Main Street can be seen on foot.

See

 * Holy Trinity Miners Cemetery Located on the south edge of town. Monument honoring the over 250 men and boys who died in the 1909 disaster.
 * Mine Disaster Commemorative Plaque in the Village Park (Main St. and North Ave),
 * St Paul Mine is located on private land

Eat
Cherry has very little in the way of restaurants. More options can be found in nearby Ladd and off Interstate 80.



Sleep
The nearest motels are located in Peru, about 15 minutes South. Alternatively, accommodations can be found near the intersection of Interstate 80 and Highway 51.