Vermilion County, Administrative county in eastern Illinois, United States
Vermilion County is an administrative division in eastern Illinois covering approximately 901 square miles of land. It includes 21 incorporated communities, with Danville serving as the county seat.
The county was established in 1826 and named after the Vermilion River, whose waters flow through soil with a reddish tint. Early economic activity centered on salt production at the Vermilion Salines, which began around 1822 but declined by the late 1820s.
The name comes from the Vermilion River, which flows through the area and has distinctive reddish-colored banks. You can see how this river shaped the local identity by visiting the different communities spread across the county.
A car is the best way to explore the county, since communities are spread across a larger area. The Vermilion River provides several points of interest throughout the region, and Danville in the center serves as a convenient starting point.
Abraham Lincoln worked as a lawyer in Danville and appeared in court cases throughout the area, giving the county a direct connection to one of America's most significant historical figures. His presence in the region left lasting marks and connects it to broader 19th-century political movements.
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Kickapoo State Recreation Area
7.1 kmVermilion River Observatory
20.2 kmHarry "Babe" Woodyard State Natural Area
27.9 kmMiddle Fork State Fish and Wildlife Area
10 km
Danville National Cemetery
14.8 kmForest Glen Preserve
24.7 km
Fischer Theater
11 km
Kennekuk Cove County Park
3.5 km
Danville Public Library
11 km
Paris Carnegie Public Library
33.7 km
Asher Morton Farmstead
33.7 km
Stone Arch Bridge
12.1 kmHarrison Park Golf Course
8.2 km
Danville Branch, National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers Historic District
14.4 km
Fithian House
10.6 kmFirst National Bank Building
11.2 km
Collins Archeological District
3.1 km
Holland Apartments
10.9 km
Adams Building
11.1 kmHeron County Park
8.1 km
Hoopes-Cunningham Mansion
32.5 km
United States Post Office and Court House
11.1 km
Hoopeston Carnegie Public Library
32.8 km
Building at 210–212 West North Street
10.9 kmIllinois Power Company Lake
1.2 kmFairchild Cemetery Savanna Nature Preserve
4.7 kmScenic viewpoint, tower, Observation tower
24.5 kmScenic viewpoint
3.7 km
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