Vermilion County, Administrative county in eastern Illinois, United States
Vermilion County encompasses 901 square miles of land with diverse settlements, including 21 incorporated communities and the capital city of Danville.
The county, established in 1826, derived its name from the Vermilion River, which flows through the area and features red-colored soil along its banks.
Abraham Lincoln maintained a legal practice in Danville from 1841 to 1859, participating in cases and delivering speeches throughout the county.
The county board meets at 6:00 p.m. on the second Tuesday monthly in the Joseph G. Cannon Building in Danville to discuss administrative matters.
Salt production from the Vermilion Salines started in 1822, marking the first industrial activity in the region before declining in the late 1820s.
Location: Illinois
Inception: January 18, 1826
Capital city: Danville
Shares border with: Iroquois County, Edgar County, Benton County, Warren County, Vermillion County, Ford County, Douglas County, Champaign County
Website: http://co.vermilion.il.us
GPS coordinates: 40.18000,-87.74000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:49
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