Macon County Map, Illinois
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Macon County, Illinois
Macon County is in the middle of Illinois, with Decatur as its heart. Archer Daniels Midland has a huge presence here. You can smell the corn processing for miles. Lake Decatur is the centerpiece, good for fishing if you don’t mind the algae.
The county is flatter than a pancake, with corn and soybeans stretching to the horizon. Summer brings the Decatur Celebration, a street festival that’s way bigger than you’d expect. Some neighborhoods look straight out of the 1950s.
The Hieronymus Mueller Museum is a quirky spot, located in Decatur. Riveting stuff, really. Millikin University brings some life to the place. You’ll find some die-hard Bears fans here, even though it’s closer to St. Louis.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Macon County |
| County Seat | Decatur |
| Population | Approximately 90,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Decatur, Mt. Zion, Warrensburg, Macon, and several unincorporated communities |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 72, U.S. Highway 51, U.S. Highway 36, Illinois Route 48, Illinois Route 121 |
| FIPS Code | 17-115 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 581 square miles (land: 579 sq mi, water: 2 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | DeWitt County (North), Piatt County (Northeast), Moultrie County (Southeast), Shelby County (South), Christian County (Southwest), Sangamon County (West), Logan County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Illinois |
| Coordinates | 39.8494° N, 88.9540° W |
| Etymology | Named after Nathaniel Macon |
| Major Landmarks | Millikin University, the Decatur Public Library, and the Macon County Historical Museum |
| Website | Macon County Website |
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