Clinton County Map, Illinois
We allow you to use our Clinton County map. Attribution is required.
Clinton County, Illinois
Clinton County is in southern Illinois with Carlyle as the county seat. This county sits on the shores of Carlyle Lake, which is a big draw for boating and fishing.
Farms cover much of the county, especially dairy cows are a common sight. German heritage runs deep here so you can see it in local festivals.
The county is named after DeWitt Clinton who was a New York governor. Small towns are scattered across the landscape, especially along U.S. Highway 50.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Clinton County |
| County Seat | Carlyle |
| Population | Approximately 36,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Carlyle, Breese, Centralia (part), Aviston, Trenton, Albers, New Baden, Germantown, Beckemeyer, Hoffman, Bartelso, and various other unincorporated communities. |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 64, U.S. Highway 50, Illinois Route 127, Illinois Route 160, Illinois Route 161 |
| FIPS Code | 17-027 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 503 square miles (land: 474 sq mi, water: 29 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Bond County (North), Fayette County (Northeast), Madison County (Northwest), Marion County (East), St. Clair County (West), Washington County (South) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Illinois |
| Coordinates | 38.6067° N, 89.4236° W |
| Etymology | Named after DeWitt Clinton, the 6th Governor of New York |
| Major Landmarks | Carlyle Lake, Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area, General Dean Suspension Bridge, Clinton County Courthouse |
| Website | Clinton County Website |
Illinois County Maps
Get to know all the counties in Illinois with our map collection.
