Fayette County

Fayette County is an administrative division in central Illinois, with Vandalia serving as its county seat. The area features farmland, small towns, and rural communities spread throughout the region.

The county was established in 1821 as part of Illinois's early administrative organization. Its creation facilitated the organized settlement and governance of the expanding region.

The county administration organizes regular community events and maintains public facilities that bring residents together throughout the calendar year.

Visitors can find administrative offices in Vandalia for public records and general information about the county. The downtown area serves as a good starting point for exploring the smaller towns and surrounding countryside.

The county is home to pioneer-era historical sites and remnants of early settlements that reveal the area's origins. These traces offer insights into the daily life of the region's first inhabitants.

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: December 7, 2025 20:43