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Herrin, city (1990 pop. 10,857), Williamson co., S Ill.; settled 1818, inc. 1898. It is a trade center of an extensive coal-mining area. Herrin's varied manufactures include consumer and electrical goods and clothing. The city was the site of the Herrin Massacre; in 1922 during a countywide coal strike, clashes between unionized strikers and nonunion miners, who had been imported by the coal company, resulted in nearly 25 deaths. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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``One of our key strategies on the (river) has been to acquire high conservation value properties from willing sellers,'' said Misty Herrin, a conservancy spokeswoman. Mill management values experienced problem solvers who can diagnose problems and institute best practice methods," Herrin continued. NCS, a leading independent provider of pharmaceutical, infusion therapy, and allied services, also has Illinois sites in Herrin, Highland, and Decatur as well as pharmacies in 33 other states. |
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