Ewing, IL

Tucked into the open farmland of northern Franklin County, Ewing is a quiet village about nine miles northeast of Benton. Life here moves at a relaxed, rural pace, with wide fields all around and the recreation of Rend Lake just a short drive away. The community has rich roots dating back to the 1800s, when it was home to Ewing College, a regional Baptist school that helped shape the area's identity for generations.

That long connection to the land continues today through the University of Illinois Demonstration Center, which has supported local farming with hands-on agricultural research for over a hundred years. For anyone looking to relocate, Ewing provides classic southern Illinois country living with plenty of elbow room and a peaceful atmosphere, while keeping everyday essentials and Interstate 57 easily accessible in neighboring Benton.