Hamilton County, County in Illinois, United States.
Hamilton County spans 436 square miles in southern Illinois with McLeansboro as its administrative center and connects through Illinois Routes 14, 142, and 242.
The county formed from White County in 1821, named after Alexander Hamilton, the first United States Secretary of the Treasury.
The region contains several religious buildings, including First Baptist Church and Saint Clements Roman Catholic Church, representing the local faith communities.
The county maintains multiple recreational facilities, including Hamilton County Fair Grounds and Hamilton County State Conservation Area for outdoor activities.
The Tri-State Tornado of March 18, 1925 moved through Hamilton County, affecting multiple townships and causing 37 deaths in the area.
Location: Illinois
Inception: 1821
Capital city: McLeansboro
Shares border with: Wayne County, Saline County, Franklin County, Jefferson County, White County, Gallatin County
Website: https://hamiltoncountyillinois.com
GPS coordinates: 38.08000,-88.54000
Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:55
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