Wayne County, County seat in southern Illinois, United States.
Wayne County spans across 715 square miles of land with numerous municipalities, including the city of Fairfield and villages like Cisne and Johnsonville.
The county formed in 1819 from Edwards County and received its name from General Anthony Wayne, who served in the Revolutionary War.
Twenty different townships make up Wayne County, each maintaining its own local government structure and community identity within the larger county framework.
Interstate 64, US Highway 45, and Illinois Routes 15 and 242 connect the different parts of Wayne County to neighboring regions.
The Sam Dale Lake State Conservation Area provides outdoor recreation spaces and natural habitats for local wildlife within the county boundaries.
Location: Illinois
Inception: 1819
Capital city: Fairfield
Shares border with: Clay County, Hamilton County, Richland County, Edwards County, White County, Jefferson County, Marion County
Website: http://fairfield-il.com/county
GPS coordinates: 38.43000,-88.42000
Latest update: March 6, 2025 14:22
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