Moultrie County

Moultrie County is a county in central Illinois with Sullivan serving as its administrative center. The territory combines farmland, residential neighborhoods, and natural areas into a single county system.

The county was established in 1843 and named after William Moultrie, a general from South Carolina who served during the American Revolutionary War. Its founding marked the early settlement of central Illinois.

The county maintains several recreational spaces, including the Forrest W Wood Access Area and the Kaskaskia River State Fish and Wildlife Management Area.

Sullivan offers administrative services and public offices in one central location where visitors can address local matters. Communities throughout the county are connected by local roads and easy to reach.

The area contains the Forrest W Wood Access Area and the Kaskaskia River State Fish and Wildlife Management Area, where visitors can fish and explore nature. These water features shape local recreation and connect residents with the outdoors.

Location: Illinois

Inception: 1843

Capital city: Sullivan

Shares border with: Piatt County, Coles County, Douglas County, Shelby County, Macon County

Website: http://moultriecountyil.com

GPS coordinates: 39.64000,-88.62000

Latest update: December 8, 2025 13:42