Logan County, Administrative county in central Illinois, United States
Logan County is an administrative division in central Illinois with agricultural land, small towns, and Lincoln as its county seat. The area spans several hundred square miles and serves as the economic and administrative center for the region.
The area was established in 1839 and named after physician John Logan, father of Union General John Alexander Logan. Its creation was part of Illinois's westward expansion during the early 1800s.
The county preserves sites connected to Abraham Lincoln's early legal practice, showing how he built his career in this region. These locations offer a window into daily life for a rising attorney during the 1800s.
Government offices are accessible on weekdays and provide access to public services and records. Visitors will find good amenities and services available in Lincoln.
The area is home to a significant correctional facility that employs many workers from surrounding communities. This institution notably shapes the local employment landscape.
Location: Illinois
Inception: February 15, 1839
Capital city: Lincoln
Shares border with: Mason County, Tazewell County, McLean County, DeWitt County, Macon County, Sangamon County, Menard County
Website: http://co.logan.il.us
GPS coordinates: 40.13000,-89.36000
Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:20
Lincoln Tomb
42.5 km
Camp Butler National Cemetery
37 km
Shea's Gas Station Museum
40.9 km
National Weather Service Lincoln, Illinois
3 km
Carpenter Park
37 km
Mount Pulaski Courthouse State Historic Site
14.9 km
Bolivia Road Bridge
40.4 km
Lincoln Courthouse Square Historic District
1.9 km
University Hall
3 km
Atlanta Public Library
17.4 km
J. H. Hawes Elevator
18.1 km
George M. Brinkerhoff House
42.3 km
North Sangamon United Presbyterian Church
34 km
Price-Prather House
25.2 km
Magill House
34.2 km
Waltmire Bridge
37.3 km
Robert Buckles Barn
17.7 km
Lincoln Public Library
1.9 km
Ayer Public Library
31.5 km
DeWitt County Courthouse
34 km
Third Street Bridge
31.3 km
Hoblit House
2.7 km
Stephan A. Foley House
2.5 km
Theodore H. O. Mattfeldt House
14.9 km
Delavan Commercial Historic District
31.3 km
Long Bridge Golf Course
40.3 km
Lincoln Heritage Museum
3.2 km
Air Combat Museum
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