Virden is a city in Macoupin County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 3,165.
Population3,165
Median Home$98,800
Area1.89 sq mi
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New Berlin man dead after crash near Virden
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The Battle of Virden, a bloody chapter in Illinois labor history
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