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Dane County was renamed in 1840 to the current Christian County. The original Knox County, Illinois, became extinct with the formation of the Illinois Territory in 1809 - or, more precisely, it became Knox County, Indiana. The modern Knox County, Illinois was formed much later and was not a part of the original Knox County.
Jefferson County is a county located in the southern part of the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 37,113. [1] The county seat is Mount Vernon. [2] Jefferson County contains the Mount Vernon, Illinois micropolitan area. It is located in the southern portion known locally as "Little Egypt".
The Illinois side includes Henry County, Mercer County, and Rock Island County. [4] In extreme northwestern Illinois the Driftless Zone, a region of unglaciated and therefore higher and more rugged topography, occupies a small part of the state. Charles Mound, located in this region, is the state's highest elevation above sea level.
There is also the Jefferson County Historical Museum and Village located within incorporated Mount Vernon. The Museum and the Village reflect life in Jefferson County from the mid 19th century to more recent years. [33] The C.E.Brehm Memorial Public Library, built in 1905, is a source of information to the community and is located downtown. [34]
Enniskillen and Derry were the two garrisons in Ulster that were not wholly loyal to James II, and it was the last town to fall before the Siege of Derry. As a direct result of this conflict, Enniskillen developed not only as a market town but also as a garrison, which became home to two regiments.
Bridge on Illinois Route 15 connecting Wabash and Gibson counties. This span no longer exists. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 228 square miles (590 km 2), of which 223 square miles (580 km 2) is land and 4.3 square miles (11 km 2) (1.9%) is water. [4] It is the fifth-smallest county in Illinois by area.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 223 square miles (580 km 2), of which 222 square miles (570 km 2) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.78 km 2) (0.1%) is water. [4] It is the fourth-smallest county in Illinois by area. When Edwards County was formed in 1814, it comprised nearly half of the State of Illinois.
Alexander County is the southernmost county in the U.S. state of Illinois. As of the 2020 census , the population was 5,240. [ 1 ] Its county seat is Cairo [ 2 ] and its western boundary is formed by the Mississippi River .