Cowden is a village in Shelby County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 547.
Population547
Median Home$76,200
Area0.4 sq mi
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Herschel Merwin Cosart of Effingham, formerly of Cowden
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Mattoon man found shot and killed in Cowden, suspect arrested
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