Hardin County, County administration center in Elizabethtown, Illinois.
Hardin County stretches across 470 square kilometers in southern Illinois, featuring the Shawnee National Forest and Ohio River borders.
The county formed from Pope County in 1839, later expanding with additional territory from Gallatin County to establish its current boundaries.
Local residents gather at Elizabethtown for annual festivals that highlight traditional music, food, and agricultural products from the region.
Illinois Routes 1, 34, and 146 connect visitors to different sections of the county, providing access to outdoor recreation areas.
The county contains Hicks Dome, a geological formation that resulted from deep underground igneous activity and mineral deposits.
Location: Illinois
Inception: March 1, 1839
Capital city: Elizabethtown
Shares border with: Gallatin County, Union County, Crittenden County, Livingston County, Pope County, Saline County
Website: https://hardincountyil.org
GPS coordinates: 37.53139,-88.36833
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:08
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