Knox County Map, Illinois
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Knox County, Illinois
Knox County sits in west-central Illinois, a place where the prairie meets small-town America. Galesburg is the heart of it all, an old railroad town trying to reinvent itself. You’ve got Knox College there, bringing some life to the place.
These days, it’s mostly farmland, broken up by patches of forest and small towns. Carl Sandburg’s birthplace is here, if you’re into that sort of thing. The Spoon River runs through, giving the area some character.
You’ll find some die-hard Cubs fans here, even though it’s closer to St. Louis. The Orpheum Theatre is still putting on shows after all these years. Interstate 74 is the main highway here.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Knox County |
| County Seat | Galesburg |
| Population | Approximately 48,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Galesburg, Knoxville, Abingdon, East Galesburg, Wataga, Yates City, Oneida, Williamsfield, Altona, Victoria, Maquon, and various other unincorporated communities. |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 74, U.S. Highway 34, U.S. Highway 150, Illinois Route 8, Illinois Route 41, Illinois Route 97 |
| FIPS Code | 17-095 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 720 square miles (land: 716 sq mi, water: 4 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Mercer County (Northwest), Henry County (North), Stark County (East), Peoria County (Southeast), Fulton County (South), Warren County (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Illinois |
| Coordinates | 40.9312° N, 90.2172° W |
| Etymology | Named after Henry Knox, the first U.S. Secretary of War |
| Major Landmarks | Galesburg Railroad Museum, Carl Sandburg State Historic Site, Knox College, Lake Storey Park, Walnut Grove Farm |
| Website | Knox County Website |
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