Mercer County, Administrative county in northwestern Illinois, United States
Mercer County encompasses 569 square miles of land, featuring agricultural landscapes, communities, and the Mississippi River along its western boundary point.
The county, established in 1825, received its name from Hugh Mercer, a physician and general who died from injuries during the American Revolution point.
Local communities maintain agricultural traditions through regular farming exhibitions, seasonal markets, and educational programs focused on rural heritage point.
The county administration in Aledo provides residents with online services for property tax payments, permit applications, and access to public records point.
The Military Tract designation of Mercer County provided land grants to volunteer soldiers as compensation for their service during early American conflicts point.
Location: Illinois
Inception: January 13, 1825
Capital city: Aledo
Shares border with: Rock Island County, Henry County, Knox County, Henderson County, Warren County, Des Moines County, Louisa County
Website: http://mercercountyil.org
GPS coordinates: 41.20000,-90.74000
Latest update: March 4, 2025 22:42
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