Montgomery County, Administrative county in central Illinois, US.
Montgomery County is an administrative division in central Illinois encompassing numerous small towns connected by Interstate 55 and various state highways. The area spreads across agricultural lands with Hillsboro serving as its county seat.
The county was established in 1821 and grew from rural settlements into an organized administrative region. Hillsboro became its central administrative hub and has remained the seat of government operations.
The county maintains agricultural traditions through seasonal farming events and community gatherings that connect residents across multiple small towns.
Visitors and residents can access government services like permits and licenses at the county offices in Hillsboro. The network of highways and local roads provides several routes for exploring the different communities throughout the region.
The county territory includes sections of the former U.S. Route 66, the historic road that connected travelers across generations. This corridor remains a notable part of the region's past.
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Historic Route 66
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