Crawford County

Crawford County is an administrative division in southeastern Illinois, spanning agricultural land, small towns, and bordered by the Wabash River to the east. Farmland dominates the landscape and forms the economic foundation of the communities within the county.

The county was established in 1816 and named after William H. Crawford, who served as Secretary of War and later Secretary of the Treasury. Its creation coincided with early settlement and development of southeastern Illinois.

The county maintains several parks and recreational areas where residents gather for outdoor activities, local festivals, and community celebrations throughout the year.

Robinson serves as the county seat where residents handle official matters and paperwork with local government offices. The area is best explored by car, as distances between towns are spread across rural land.

The region experiences extreme temperature swings between freezing winters and scorching summers across different decades. These contrasts are characteristic of the area's variable weather patterns.

Location: Illinois

Inception: 1816

Capital city: Robinson

Shares border with: Clark County, Lawrence County, Knox County, Richland County, Jasper County, Sullivan County

Website: https://crawfordcountyil.org

GPS coordinates: 39.00000,-87.76000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:22