Edwards County, Rural county in southeastern Illinois, United States.
Edwards County encompasses 223 square miles of land with agricultural fields, small towns, and residential communities spread across the Illinois countryside.
The Illinois Territory Governor Ninian Edwards became the namesake of this county when it was established from Gallatin and Madison Counties in 1814.
Residents of Edwards County maintain agricultural traditions through seasonal festivals, county fairs, and community gatherings that connect multiple generations of farming families.
The county seat of Albion contains governmental offices, public services, and educational facilities that serve the 6,245 residents recorded in the 2020 census.
Edwards County holds the distinction of being the fourth-smallest county in Illinois, with 98 percent of its population identifying as white in demographic surveys.
Location: Illinois
Inception: 1814
Capital city: Albion
Shares border with: Richland County, White County, Wabash County, Wayne County
GPS coordinates: 38.42000,-88.06000
Latest update: March 27, 2025 23:17
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