Fayette County, Administrative county in Illinois, US.
Fayette County stretches across central Illinois with Vandalia as its capital, encompassing agricultural lands and residential communities within its borders.
The establishment of Fayette County in 1821 marked a significant period of territorial organization in Illinois, contributing to the state's administrative structure.
The county administration organizes regular community events and maintains public facilities that bring residents together throughout the calendar year.
Residents can access county services, including permits, licenses, and administrative support, through the main office building located in Vandalia.
The Fayette County Water System operates an extensive network of 32,000 water meters that monitor water distribution across the territory.
Location: Illinois
Inception: 1821
Capital city: Vandalia
Shares border with: Shelby County, Marion County, Effingham County, Clay County, Clinton County, Bond County, Montgomery County
Website: http://fayettecountyillinois.org
GPS coordinates: 39.00000,-89.02000
Latest update: April 2, 2025 08:10
President
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The Cross at the Crossroads
40.6 km
Vandalia State House State Historic Site
7.7 km
Greenville Public Library
35.4 km
Little Brick House
7.9 km
Thompson Mill Covered Bridge
33.6 km
Dr. Charles M. Wright House
24.4 km
William Jennings Bryan Boyhood Home
41.8 km
Badollet House
41.8 km
Louis Jehle House
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Illinois Central Railroad Water Tower and Pump House
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Marion County Courthouse
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First Presbyterian Church
7.9 km
Charles and Naomi Bachmann House
41.8 km
Clarksburg Schoolhouse
43.7 km
Effingham County Courthouse
43.1 km
Floyd and Glenora Dycus House
5.9 km
Fayette County Courthouse
8.2 km
Calendar Rohrbough House
29.6 km
Methodist Episcopal Church
41.9 km
American Farm Heritage Museum
33.7 km
Kitchell Park
42.6 km
Rocky Point Beach
39.3 km
Trinity Lutheran Church
37.7 km
Heart Theater
43.5 km
St Francis Catholic Church
49.7 km
Kaskasia Dragon
9.1 km
Clay County Jail
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