Sherman-Williamsville Trail
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The Sherman-Williamsville Trail is a 4.5-mile (7.2 km) right-of-way that has been set aside for future use as a rail trail from Sherman, Illinois to Williamsville, Illinois in Fancy Creek Township and Williams Township in northern Sangamon County.[1] [2]
The southwest end of the trail in Sherman is along East Andrew Road between Bahr Road and Pine Drive (39°53′45.6″N 89°35′37.0″W / 39.896000°N 89.593611°W). The northeast end of the trail in Williamsville is on Conrey Street east of Elm Street (39°57′2.8″N 89°33′7.9″W / 39.950778°N 89.552194°W).
The right-of-way occupies part of what was once an electric interurban line operated by the Illinois Terminal Railroad (ITR) from 1906 until 1956. The right-of-way, which generally parallels Interstate 55, has passed into the hands of the electrical utility holding company Ameren, the current owner, and is used as a high-tension power corridor.[1]
Construction and operation of the proposed rail trail was carried out by the village of Williamsville.[2] The trail was officially open as of November 20, 2021.[3]