Mount Erie, IL

Perched on a gentle ridge in northeastern Wayne County, Mount Erie offers a quiet slice of rural life in southern Illinois. With fewer than a hundred residents, it is a tight-knit, peaceful village where neighbors look out for one another and daily routines move at an easy pace. The hilltop setting provides open views across the surrounding countryside, giving the area a spacious feel that appeals to anyone looking for genuine tranquility away from busier towns.