Watson is a village in Effingham County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 616.
Population616
Median Home$93,900
Area1.09 sq mi
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Former Fairview Heights officer challenges Watson for St. Clair County sheriff
Former Fairview Heights officer challenges Watson for St. Clair County sheriff Belleville News-Democrat
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JEROME L. “JAY” WATSON
JEROME L. “JAY” WATSON Illinois Times
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James Richard “Jim” Sherrick (83) of Watson
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