Orient is a city in Franklin County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 380.
Population380
Median Home$49,100
Area0.74 sq mi
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119 Killed in Orient No. 2 Mine Explosion 74 Years Ago
119 Killed in Orient No. 2 Mine Explosion 74 Years Ago WSIL-TV
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“Pearl of the Orient Seas,” through September 26
“Pearl of the Orient Seas,” through September 26 River Cities' Reader
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NewsOCT 08, 2024
Orient Cafe In Homer Glen Closing At End Of The Month
Orient Cafe In Homer Glen Closing At End Of The Month Patch
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