Alexander County Map, Illinois
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Alexander County, Illinois
Alexander County sits at the southern tip of Illinois, where the Mississippi and Ohio rivers meet. Cairo is the county seat in the southeast. Farms cover much of the land, with corn and soybeans as big crops.
The Shawnee National Forest has great hiking spots in the northh. This county has a rich Civil War history, and river trade shaped this place. Folks here are tough as they’ve weathered hard times.
The rivers still influence daily life and keep things interesting. It’s a place of natural beauty, with bottomlands and hills creating a varied landscape. Life moves slower in Alexander County.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Alexander County |
| County Seat | Cairo |
| Population | Approximately 5,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Cairo, Tamms, Thebes, McClure, East Cape Girardeau, Olive Branch, Horseshoe Lake, Unity, and various other unincorporated communities. |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 57, U.S. Highway 51, Illinois Route 3, Illinois Route 37 |
| FIPS Code | 17-003 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 253 square miles (land: 236 sq mi, water: 17 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Union County (North), Ballard County, Kentucky (Southeast), Pulaski County (East), Mississippi County, Missouri (South), Scott County, Missouri (West), Cape Girardeau County, Missouri (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Illinois |
| Coordinates | 37.1450° N, 89.3024° W |
| Etymology | Named after William M. Alexander, a politician |
| Major Landmarks | Cairo Custom House Museum, Fort Defiance Park, Horseshoe Lake Nature Preserve |
| Website | Alexander County Website |
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