West Frankfort

 Chamber of Commerce

We create opportunities to network among local business owners, and continually strive to be innovative in our efforts to improve both the business and community environments

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The chamber is actively inviting everyone to come and join us in our activities. Checkout our upcoming events and learn more about the Chamber's activities and plans.

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SUPPORT THE CHAMBER’S “YOUTH FIRST PROGRAM” 

Providing scholarships and youth recognition awards.

 

Take Pride in Your Town!

 

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T-shirts can be purchased at the West Frankfort Chamber of Commerce office located at 201 E. Nolen (same building as the police and fire department.  Open Tuesday – Thursday 9 – 12 and 1-4.


A Touch of Area History

The name Frankfort is from a French trapper's hutte built on the hill long before the arrival of the Jordan brothers.


Frank's Fort was built in today's Williamson County, Ill., near Corinth. A few miles to the east, Francis' brother, Thomas Jordan, built "Jordan's Fort" in Cave Township, Franklin County, Ill., near the town of Thompsonville.

The construction of these forts was in response to the danger of attack during Tecumseh's War, which culminated in the Battle of Tippecanoe in 1811. Then-governor of the Illinois Territory, Ninian Edwards, actively encouraged the construction of these forts and offered the services of the Saline Militia in their erection. Thus, both Jordan family forts were built with the help of the Illinois Militia for safety of the civilians.


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Latest News & Updates from the Chamber

West Frankfort commemorates miners lost 70 years ago in tragic explosion

By kfvs12.com • December 22, 2021
WEST FRANKFORT, Ill. (KFVS) - It has been 70 years since the Orient Number 2 explosion that killed more than 100 miners in Franklin County. This is still the deadliest mine explosion in U.S. history. A memorial service on Tuesday evening, December 21 at First Christian Church honored those lost.

2021 Candy Cane Lane is a tribute to Tim Murphy

By thesouthern.com • December 16, 2021
Several West Frankfort community stepped up to make sure the Candy Cane Lane holiday display happened this year following the passing of Tim Murphy, the long-time organizer of the event, last year. WEST FRANKFORT — Traveling through Candy Cane Lane this year is a little different.

7-minute tornado leaves path of destruction behind in West Frankfort

By thesouthern.com • December 7, 2021
The National Weather Service's preliminary damage survey of the tornado that went through West Frankfort. WEST FRANKFORT – Sunday night’s tornado that pummeled the city of West Frankfort lasted roughly only seven minutes but left significant damage in its wake.

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