Wabash County Map, Illinois
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Wabash County, Illinois
Wabash County is a small patch of Illinois, hugging the Wabash River on the state’s southeastern border. Mount Carmel is the county seat here. It’s a river town with a bit of Southern flavor.
The landscape is flat here and you can see for miles across the farmland. Corn and soybeans stretch to the horizon. It’s just hop, jump, and skip over the state line into Indiana.
The Wabash River dominates life in the county. It’s both a blessing and a curse. While it’s good for recreation, it’s also a menace when it floods.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Wabash County |
| County Seat | Mount Carmel |
| Population | Approximately 11,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Mount Carmel, Allendale, Keensburg, and several smaller communities |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Route 50, U.S. Route 15 |
| FIPS Code | 17-185 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 311 square miles (land: 308 sq mi, water: 3 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Lawrence County (North), Knox County, Indiana (Northeast), Gibson County, Indiana (Southeast), Edwards County (West), Richland County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| State | Illinois |
| Coordinates | 38.7444° N, 87.7378° W |
| Etymology | Named after the Wabash River which runs along the county’s eastern border |
| Major Landmarks | Wabash County Courthouse, Mount Carmel City Park, and the Wabash River |
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