Clay County, Administrative county in Illinois, United States.
Clay County spans across 1,217 square kilometers of land in central Illinois, featuring agricultural fields and small communities throughout its territory.
The county received its official establishment in 1824, taking its name from United States Senator Henry Clay who served in Congress.
The inhabitants of Clay County maintain agricultural traditions through local fairs and community gatherings that bring residents together throughout the seasons.
Louisville functions as the county seat, centralizing government services and administrative offices for the 14,560 residents of Clay County.
The county maintains a population density of 12 inhabitants per square kilometer, reflecting its rural character and agricultural focus.
Location: Illinois
Inception: 1824
Capital city: Louisville
Shares border with: Effingham County, Wayne County, Fayette County, Marion County, Jasper County, Richland County
Website: https://claycountyillinois.org
GPS coordinates: 38.76000,-88.49000
Latest update: March 14, 2025 14:12
President
42.2 km
The Cross at the Crossroads
39.3 km
Embarras River Bridge
38 km
Dr. Charles M. Wright House
40.2 km
Ambrose Hopkinson House
35.3 km
William Jennings Bryan Boyhood Home
42.4 km
Shriver House
9.9 km
Paine House
18.5 km
Badollet House
42.4 km
Elliott Street Historic District
35.8 km
Pearl and Bess Meyer House
10 km
Clay County Courthouse
1.7 km
Illinois Central Railroad Water Tower and Pump House
31.9 km
Marion County Courthouse
42.2 km
Olney Carnegie Library
35.6 km
Charles and Naomi Bachmann House
42.4 km
Wayne County Courthouse
43.9 km
Larchmound
35.8 km
Effingham County Courthouse
40.5 km
Floyd and Glenora Dycus House
47.8 km
Jasper County Courthouse
38.3 km
Turney-Hall House
44 km
Calendar Rohrbough House
30.8 km
Methodist Episcopal Church
42.2 km
G.J. George House
44 km
Trinity Lutheran Church
49.4 km
Heart Theater
40.4 km
St Francis Catholic Church
41.5 kmReviews
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