Coles County Map, Illinois
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Coles County, Illinois
Coles County is in east-central Illinois and Charleston is the county seat. It’s home to Eastern Illinois University. Lincoln-Douglas debate sites are here so historians like to check this out.
Agriculture is big business. But so is education. The county is a mix of rural and college town. Lake Charleston has outdoor recreation.
Lincoln Log Cabin is one of most popular attractions here. It’s where Abe’s folks (father and stepmother) lived. Small towns surround the bigger cities, each with its own flavor.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Coles County |
| County Seat | Charleston |
| Population | Approximately 46,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Charleston, Mattoon, Oakland, Ashmore, Hutton, Lerna, Humboldt, and various other unincorporated communities. |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 57, U.S. Highway 45, U.S. Highway 20, Illinois Route 16, Illinois Route 130 |
| FIPS Code | 17-029 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 510 square miles (land: 508 sq mi, water: 2 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Douglas County (North), Edgar County (Northeast), Clark County (Southeast), Cumberland County (South), Shelby County (Southwest), Moultrie County (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Illinois |
| Coordinates | 39.4806° N, 88.2405° W |
| Etymology | Named after Edward Coles, the second Governor of Illinois |
| Major Landmarks | Eastern Illinois University, Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site, Lake Charleston, Fox Ridge State Park |
| Website | Coles County Website |
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