The Story of Anna
The City of Anna is a quaint town located in the heart of Southern Illinois within thirty minutes of Interstate 57 and Interstate 24. Surrounded by the beautiful rolling hills of the Shawnee National Forest as well as numerous historical landmarks, there are a great deal of places to explore. One of the unique attributes to the City of Anna is the small town feel you experience along with the short commutes to nearby attractions such as the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail, The Lincoln Douglas Debate Site, Bald Knob Cross and many more. For more information regarding local attractions and historical landmarks, visit here.
The City of Anna was founded in 1854 and was named after Anna, the wife of Winsted Davie, a first settler. The City was incorporated in 1865. The City of Anna was known for being a hub of transportation of merchandise between Chicago and Cairo.
Although Anna is a small town, there are big things going on, including the constant development of locally own businesses. Simply taking a stroll down Main Street you will see a variety of businesses including a frozen yogurt shop, pizzerias, antique shops, a sewing and fabric store, numerous restaurants and much more. For more information regarding the local businesses we have to offer, many can be found here, Union County Chamber of Commerce.
Whether you are visiting one of our nearby schools such as SEMO, SIU-C or Shawnee Community College, enjoying a morning at our local farmer’s market, or treating yourself to a cup of our locally made coffee, we hope you relish in the home-town feel and hospitality that the City of Anna has to offer.
Word Around Town:
October 17, 2024
Fall is here and it is that time of year for the Leaf and Limb Pick-Up. This years dates will be Nov. 18-22 and Dec. 16-20. Call the City Hall at 618-833-8528 to be added to the list for pick up. Please note you must be on the list to have your leaves and limbs […]
October 17, 2024
Ground arrangements may be placed starting November 1, 2024 and stay down until March 1, 2025. Remember no glass or shepherd’s hooks and do not block the aisles. If you walk your dog, please clean up. The cemetery is open from dawn till dusk. For questions, call the Anna City Garage at 618-833-7813.
Anna City Officials
Michael Bigler — Commissioner
Elected April 2011, April 2019, & April 2023
Kathy Bryan — Commissioner
Elected April 2019 & April 2023
Steve Hartline — Mayor
Elected April 1995, April 1999, April 2003, Appointed May 2009, Elected April 2015 & April 2023
Torie Carter — Commissioner
Elected April 2023
Martha Ann Webb — Commissioner
Appointed 2009, Elected April 2011, April 2015, April 2019 & April 2023
City Hall Hours:
Monday—Friday, 9am to 4pm
Meetings Schedule
City Council meetings are held the first & third Tuesday of every month at the Community Center at 5PM. See the calendar for the next meeting!
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