Douglas County, Administrative county seat in east-central Illinois, United States.
Douglas County encompasses 417 square miles of land with agricultural fields, small towns, and a network of highways connecting local communities.
The county was established in 1859 and named after Stephen Douglas, a United States Senator who participated in debates with Abraham Lincoln.
The Douglas County courthouse in Tuscola maintains two courtrooms on its third floor, representing local government and judicial proceedings.
The county administration building operates from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., providing services such as civil case management and e-filing through the Circuit Clerk's Office.
The temperature variations in Douglas County range from minus 26 degrees Fahrenheit to 113 degrees Fahrenheit throughout different seasons.
Location: Illinois
Inception: 1859
Capital city: Tuscola
Shares border with: Champaign County, Coles County, Moultrie County, Vermilion County, Edgar County, Piatt County
Website: http://douglascountyil.com
GPS coordinates: 39.77000,-88.22000
Latest update: March 10, 2025 15:01
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