



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:
May 9, 2022
Hometown Hero Banners are coming to Anna. The City wishes to have these banners made before Veteran’s Day 2022 and plans to hang them each November. There are a limited number of flags available. Hometown Hero Packet
May 24, 2022
Each year the City of Anna offers Trick-or-Treating on a date approved by the City Council. Always Have a Safe & Happy Halloween!
May 24, 2022
The Veterans’ Day Parade will be held on November 11, 2022 starting at 11 a.m. The parade will start at Rusty’s at the Anna City Park and proceed West on Davie St. then turn South on Main St. The parade will end at the Anna City Park. For more information contact the VFW post by […]
May 9, 2022
Hydrant flushing dates will be posted in advance on both this website and the City’s Facebook page. This may cause discoloration of your water which should clear up within a couple days. Please be patient. For inquiries contact Anna City Garage at 833-7813.
May 26, 2022
On Saturday, June 11, 2002 from 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m., one day only, The City of Anna and Union County Chamber of Commerce & Economic Development proudly present Annabelle Festival in Downtown Anna. Please plan to attend this festival for food, live music, kid fest, pet parade, Annabelle Trail, free swim at the City Pool, wine […]
May 24, 2022
Big Trash Pickup Week is July 5-7, 2022. Please place your items on the curb on your regular trash pickup day. Items excluded include electronics, wiring, tires, construction debris, and hazardous chemicals. As always, thank you for doing your part to keep our City clean!
Anna City Officials
Michael Bigler — Commissioner
Elected April 2019
Kathy Bryan — Commissioner
Elected April 2019
Steve Hartline — Mayor
Appointed May 2009, Elected April 2015
Bryan Miller — Commissioner
Elected April 2019
Martha Ann Webb — Commissioner
Appointed 2009, Elected April 2011
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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