Spillertown, Illinois

Spillertown is a village in Williamson County, Illinois, United States.

[4] It was named for Elijah Spiller, a prominent early settler who arrived in the area in 1817.

Throughout the 19th century, Spillertown lay along an important wagon road that ran north from Marion to Benton, and eventually to Harmony, Indiana, where the nearest carding machines were located.

[5] In August 2011, residents of the town began discussions with city officials in neighboring Marion about possible annexation.

The racial makeup of the village was 97.27% White, 1.36% African American, 0.45% Asian, 0.91% from other races.

Map of Illinois highlighting Williamson County