Grand Tower is a city in Jackson County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 551.
Population551
Median Home$24,500
Area1.25 sq mi
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Grand Tower power plant to be redeveloped; officials considering data center
Grand Tower power plant to be redeveloped; officials considering data center The Daily Egyptian
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NewsJAN 06, 2026
Reward offered for info. on Grand Tower, Ill. post office burglary
Reward offered for info. on Grand Tower, Ill. post office burglary KFVS12
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NewsJUN 24, 2025
Grand Tower officials again ask county for tax relief
Grand Tower officials again ask county for tax relief Southern Illinoisan
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