McDonough County, Administrative county in Illinois, United States
McDonough County spans 590 square miles of land in western Illinois, featuring rolling hills and fertile agricultural territories surrounding the central city of Macomb.
The county, established in 1826, received its name from Commodore Thomas McDonough, who led American forces to victory in the Battle of Lake Champlain during 1812.
Western Illinois University in Macomb serves as an educational center within McDonough County, influencing the regional demographics with a substantial student population.
The McDonough County Courthouse in Macomb provides administrative services and public records access to residents from Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM.
The county belongs to a region nicknamed Forgottonia, reflecting its geographical position and historical challenges in securing infrastructure development and economic resources.
Location: Illinois
Inception: 1826
Capital city: Macomb
Shares border with: Henderson County, Warren County, Fulton County, Schuyler County, Hancock County
Website: http://outfitters.com/illinois/mcdonough
GPS coordinates: 40.46000,-90.68000
Latest update: March 6, 2025 16:42
Hanson Field
1 km
Argyle Lake State Park
9.2 km
Sherman Hall
543 m
McDonough County Courthouse
498 m
Bernadotte Bridge
31.1 km
Tartar's Ferry Bridge
27.9 km
Robert Dilworth House
28.8 km
Table Grove Community Church
23.9 km
Harvey Lee Ross House
28.6 km
Vermont Masonic Hall
28.2 km
Clarence Kleinkopf Round Barn
10.3 km
Macomb Courthouse Square Historic District
755 m
Lucinda Hunter House
28.6 km
Henry H. Page House
28.2 km
William Franklin and Rebecca Durell House
28 km
Edith Chipman House
28.1 km
Daniel O'Connell House
28.3 km
William Hoopes House
28.1 km
Joab Mershon House
28 km
Welling-Everly Horse Barn
12.7 km
Edward Hamer House
28 km
Elsworth Snowden House
27.8 km
La Harpe Historic District
28.1 km
William S. Bailey House
966 m
Patterson Hamer House
28.1 km
Vermont Historic District
28.2 km
Charles Emmor McCormick House
27.7 km
Stapleford-Hoover-Whitney House
28 kmReviews
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