McLean County, Administrative county in Central Illinois, United States.
McLean County is an administrative division in Central Illinois with Bloomington serving as its county seat. The area encompasses a large region blending farmland, urban centers, and smaller towns across its territory.
The county was established on December 25, 1830, forming from the former Tazewell County. It received its name from John McLean, an early statesman in Illinois history.
The McLean County Board maintains regular public sessions in Bloomington, where twenty representatives from ten districts gather to address community matters.
The official website www.co.mclean.il.us provides public access to court records, property information, and digital mapping tools. Visitors can use these resources to learn about local government matters or find specific information about the area.
The county contains 1,183 square miles of land and 2.9 square miles of water bodies, surpassing the total area of Rhode Island.
Location: Illinois
Inception: December 25, 1830
Capital city: Bloomington
Shares border with: Woodford County, Livingston County, Ford County, Champaign County, Piatt County, DeWitt County, Logan County, Tazewell County
Website: https://mcleancountyil.gov
GPS coordinates: 40.49000,-88.85000
Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:43
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