Scott County

Scott County is an administrative county in west-central Illinois with Winchester as its county seat. The area is bounded by the Illinois River on its western edge and contains several small communities spread throughout its territory.

The county was established in 1839 when it separated from Morgan County during Illinois territorial expansion. Its name came from Scott County in Kentucky, reflecting naming patterns of that era.

The county maintains several community centers in Winchester, Naples, Alsey, Bluffs, Exeter, Glasgow, and Manchester, where residents gather for local events.

Interstate 72, US Routes 36 and 67 connect the county to surrounding areas. These highways serve as main routes for traveling through and exploring the different communities in the region.

This county has one of the smallest populations among Illinois counties, with just a few thousand residents. The sparse population gives the region a rural character quite different from more densely settled areas.

Location: Illinois

Inception: 1839

Capital city: Winchester

Shares border with: Morgan County, Greene County, Pike County

Website: http://scottco.org

GPS coordinates: 39.65000,-90.48000

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:55