Clay County Map, Illinois
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Clay County, Illinois
Clay County is in southeastern Illinois with Louisville as the county seat. The Little Wabash River winds through the county. Oil derricks are a big part of the landscape alongside farms.
The county’s named after Henry Clay who was a famous statesman. Agriculture is still the backbone here but oil has played a big role too.
The county’s agricultural fair is a summer highlight. Hunting is popular in the fall. Folks here are resilient and independent. They’ve weathered tough times together in Clay County.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Clay County |
| County Seat | Louisville |
| Population | Approximately 13,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Flora, Louisville, Clay City, Xenia, Iola, Ingraham, Sailor Springs, and various other unincorporated communities. |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 45, U.S. Highway 50, Illinois Route 37, Illinois Route 130 |
| FIPS Code | 17-025 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 469 square miles (land: 468 sq mi, water: 1 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Effingham County (North), Jasper County (Northeast), Richland County (East), Wayne County (South), Marion County (West), Fayette County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Illinois |
| Coordinates | 38.7726° N, 88.4858° W |
| Etymology | Named after Henry Clay, a prominent American statesman and politician |
| Major Landmarks | Charley Brown Park, Flora Depot, Little Wabash River, Clay County State Fish and Wildlife Area |
| Website | Clay County Website |
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