Golconda is a city in Pope County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 755.
Population755
Median Home$85,000
Area0.51 sq mi
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Shrimply the Best: Golconda Shrimp Festival Serves Up Flavor and Fun in Southern Illinois
Shrimply the Best: Golconda Shrimp Festival Serves Up Flavor and Fun in Southern Illinois WSIL-TV
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NewsMAR 21, 2025
Building considered a total loss after fire in Golconda
Building considered a total loss after fire in Golconda WSIL-TV
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NewsJAN 02, 2025
Golconda city officials need funding to save historic building
Golconda city officials need funding to save historic building WSIL-TV
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