Macoupin County, Administrative county in central Illinois, United States
Macoupin County is an administrative division in central Illinois with Carlinville as its county seat. The area encompasses numerous small towns and rural communities that share regional governance and services.
The county was established in 1829 after being carved from parts of Greene and Madison Counties. The name comes from Macoupin Creek, which runs through the landscape.
European immigrants arrived during the coal mining era, bringing customs and ways of life that left a lasting mark on the county. You can still sense this heritage in how communities celebrate their mining past through local traditions.
The county courthouse is located in Carlinville and handles official matters for the entire region. Planning ahead and contacting the office directly is helpful for anyone needing specific services or information.
The county developed a digital database that maps tourist and historic sites across the region online. This tool makes it easier for visitors to discover local landmarks and hidden locations without driving around searching.
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Historic Route 66
30.7 km
Alton Museum of History and Art
44.2 km
Brown Shoe Company Factory
24.8 km
Beaver Dam State Park
7.3 km
Soulsby Service Station
26.4 km
John C. Anderson House
4.5 km
Benjamin Godfrey Memorial Chapel
41.7 km
Jersey County Courthouse
38.6 km
Carlinville Historic District
4.7 km
Litchfield Public Library
24.6 km
Montgomery County Courthouse
38.4 km
Upper Alton Historic District
44 km
Samuel Moody Grubbs House
25.3 km
Salem Baptist Church
37 km
Hodges House
42.3 km
Carrollton Courthouse Square Historic District
42.3 km
Bethalto Village Hall
40.4 km
Black Homestead Farm
45.2 km
Jerseyville Downtown Historic District
38.6 km
George Blackman House
38.7 km
Manske-Niemann Farm
24.4 km
Freeman-Brewer-Sawyer House
38.5 km
Litchfield Elks Lodge No. 654
24.7 km
Carlinville Chapter House
5.7 km
Hayward-Hill House
39.4 km
Macoupin County Historical Society Museum
4.3 km
Litchfield Museum and Route 66 Welcome Center
23.7 km
Sky View Drive-In
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