Morgan County Map, Illinois
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Morgan County, Illinois
Morgan County is right in the heart of west-central Illinois. Jacksonville, the county seat, is home to several colleges and a school for the deaf. Miles of corn and soybean fields stretch to the horizon.
The county’s history runs deep. Underground Railroad sites are across the landscape. Illinois College, founded in 1829, still stands proud. Farmers’ markets are popular in the summer.
The Illinois River forms the northwestern border and are good recreation spots. Winters can be harsh, with biting wind and heavy snow. But folks here are used to it. They hunker down and wait for spring.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Morgan County |
| County Seat | Jacksonville |
| Population | Approximately 30,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Jacksonville, South Jacksonville, Woodson, and several unincorporated communities |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 72, U.S. Highway 67, Illinois Route 104, Illinois Route 106 |
| FIPS Code | 17-137 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 602 square miles (land: 600 sq mi, water: 2 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Cass County (North), Sangamon County (East), Macoupin County (Southeast), Greene County (South), Pike County (West), Scott County (Southwest), Brown County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Illinois |
| Coordinates | 39.7330° N, 90.2320° W |
| Etymology | Named in honor of General Daniel Morgan, a general in the American Revolutionary War |
| Major Landmarks | Illinois School for the Deaf, Jacksonville Historic District, Loper Cemetery |
| Website | Morgan County Website |
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