Champaign County, Administrative county in East Central Illinois, United States.
Champaign County is an administrative area in central Illinois that stretches across broad expanses of land. The region is crossed by several interstate highways that create important connections to larger urban centers.
The area was officially established as a county in 1833 and developed with the arrival of the Illinois Central Railroad in the mid-1800s. The founding of a land-grant university changed the economic and social structure of the region permanently.
The University of Illinois shapes cultural life here and draws students and researchers from around the world. This makes the region a center for exchange and innovation with a strong academic community.
Visitors will find well-developed infrastructure here with road connections and several towns that serve as anchors for different activities. The best time to explore is autumn, when the weather is mild and the landscape is pleasant to see.
The region is an important center for agricultural research, with advanced laboratories testing new growing methods here. Scientists from around the world work with local farmers to shape the future of agriculture.
Location: Illinois
Inception: 1833
Capital city: Urbana
Shares border with: McLean County, Ford County, Vermilion County, Edgar County, Douglas County, Piatt County
Website: https://co.champaign.il.us
GPS coordinates: 40.14000,-88.20000
Latest update: December 17, 2025 11:04
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