Richland County, County seat in Southern Illinois, US
Richland County stretches across the southern region of Illinois with Olney serving as its administrative center and primary population hub.
The county emerged through a partition from Clay and Lawrence counties on February 24, 1841, with Olney selected as its seat in 1848.
The community maintains twenty-five religious institutions and numerous service organizations that shape the social structure of Richland County.
Residents access municipal services through the administrative offices in Olney, while an all-weather airport facilitates transportation four miles west of the city.
During World War II, Richland County distinguished itself by producing four generals, an accomplishment unmatched by any Illinois county except Cook.
Location: Illinois
Inception: February 24, 1841
Capital city: Olney
Shares border with: Jasper County, Edwards County, Clay County, Wayne County, Crawford County, Lawrence County, Wabash County
GPS coordinates: 38.71000,-88.09000
Latest update: March 5, 2025 16:40
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