Welcome to Beautiful Lake of Egypt

The region creating the Lake of Egypt is made up of the following southern Illinois communities:

• * Marion; primarily the northern edges of the lake region.
• * Goreville, covering Johnson County areas of the lake with a population of 1,069 (2016 estimate). It offers Goreville Elementary School (PK-8) and Goreville High School (9-12).
• * Vienna is also located in Johnson County with a population of 1,434 (2010 US Census). The educational needs are fulfilled through the Vienna District 55 Elementary school (PK-8) and Vienna High School (9-12).
• * Creal Springs is located in Williamson County with a population of 532 (2016 estimate). It has a new Elementary School - as a part of the Marion Unit 2 school district which provides additional facilities for junior and high school levels located in Marion.

Just a short 8 miles south of Marion, at the intersection of Interstates 57 and 24, sits a wonderful lake with 93 miles of pristine shoreline called Lake of Egypt. Providing a water source for the Southern Illinois Coop power station, Lake of Egypt provides year-round enjoyment for those who choose to call LOE home! Lake of Egypt is the only lake in southern Illinois that provides residential development along its shoreline. The lake is managed by the coop with shoreline easements providing full lake access to waterfront properties.

Homes of all price ranges can be found around the Lake of Egypt. Established neighborhoods in the core of the lake community and lovely new subdivisions around the peripheral of the lake provide an abundance of choices and prices to consider. Just click on the Search MLS tab in the menu bar above to begin shopping all the homes available throughout the Lake of Egypt communities that service the lake region.