The Gallatin County Courthouse is located in Shawneetown, Illinois. Shawneetown is right next to the Shawnee National Forest, which offers a variety of activities with some of the most beautiful scenery in the state. If you are in the area, make sure to check out the Garden of the Gods, Pounds Hollow, and Rim Rock Trail, and if you're hungry, stop by the Lincoln Street Grille & Pub or Gillio's Pizza.