Cass County, Administrative division in western Illinois, US
Cass County spreads across 384 square miles of land between the Illinois and Sangamon Rivers, featuring a mix of rural landscapes and small communities.
The county formed in 1837 from Morgan County and received its name from Lewis Cass, a general who served in the War of 1812.
The population of 13,042 residents includes a growing immigrant community that contributes to the development of local traditions and community events.
The county seat of Virginia contains the main administrative offices, including the Cass County Health Department and Sheriff's Department at 217-452-7718.
The Meredosia National Wildlife Refuge extends partially into Cass County, providing a natural habitat for various species along the Illinois River.
Location: Illinois
Inception: 1837
Capital city: Virginia
Shares border with: Mason County, Morgan County, Menard County, Sangamon County, Schuyler County, Brown County
Website: https://co.cass.il.us
GPS coordinates: 39.98000,-90.25000
Latest update: March 3, 2025 09:54
Fourth principal meridian
17.7 km
La Grange Lock and Dam
24.6 km
Sanganois State Fish and Wildlife Area
16 km
Beecher Hall
27.7 km
Phoenix Opera House Block
30.9 km
Joseph Duncan House
27.5 km
Beardstown Grand Opera House
16.3 km
Ayers Bank Building
27.4 km
Morgan County Courthouse
27.4 km
Robert Dilworth House
37.8 km
Benjamin Henry Grierson House
27.5 km
Harvey Lee Ross House
37.6 km
Vermont Masonic Hall
38.2 km
Jacksonville Public Library
27.6 km
Jacksonville Labor Temple
27.6 km
Jacksonville Historic District
27 km
Schuyler County Courthouse
31 km
Lucinda Hunter House
37.7 km
William Franklin and Rebecca Durell House
38.2 km
Daniel O'Connell House
38.2 km
Joab Mershon House
38.2 km
South Fulton Churchhouse
29 km
Patterson Hamer House
38.1 km
Vermont Historic District
38.2 km
Jacksonville Downtown Historic District
27.4 km
The Paul Findley Congressional Office Museum
27.7 km
Prairie Land Heritage Museam
29.5 km
Illinois Theatre
27.3 kmReviews
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