Morgan County

Morgan County is an administrative division in central Illinois that encompasses Jacksonville and several smaller communities across a rural landscape. The region spans fertile prairie land where corn and soybean cultivation remain important to local life.

The county was established in 1823 and named after General Daniel Morgan, a leader of the American Revolution, during Illinois' expansion across the prairie. This founding marked the beginning of organized settlement in the area.

The county is home to educational institutions like Illinois College, which has shaped the intellectual life of the region and continues to draw students from across the area.

Visitors can explore the county by driving through rural roads and viewing open farmland and small towns. Spring through fall offers the best time to visit when the fields are green and the landscape is most appealing.

The county preserves a collection of covered bridges dating to the 1800s that remain accessible along country roads, offering glimpses into historical construction methods.

Location: Illinois

Inception: 1823

Capital city: Jacksonville

Shares border with: Cass County, Sangamon County, Macoupin County, Greene County, Pike County, Scott County, Brown County

Website: https://morgancounty-il.com/wp

GPS coordinates: 39.71000,-90.20000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:44