DeWitt County

DeWitt County is an administrative division in central Illinois featuring fertile farmland spread across several small rural communities. Clinton serves as the administrative hub that connects the scattered settlements throughout the area.

The county was established in 1839, marking a turning point in the territorial organization of central Illinois. This founding enabled structured administration of the rapidly growing settlements across the region.

The DeWitt County Museum displays items from the 19th-century settlement period, including farming tools and household objects. These collections show how early residents lived and worked in this region.

A network of county roads connects the area, with US routes 51, 54, and 10 providing major links to other parts of Illinois. This road system makes it relatively straightforward to visit the different communities and landmarks in the region.

Agriculture has become the economic backbone over centuries and still shapes settlement patterns and daily life today. Large fields and farm operations define the landscape and allow visitors to see genuine rural living.

Location: Illinois

Inception: 1839

Capital city: Clinton

Shares border with: McLean County, Piatt County, Macon County, Logan County

Website: http://dewittcountyill.com

GPS coordinates: 40.17463,-88.90409

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:44