Edgar County, County administration center in Paris, Illinois, United States
Edgar County spans 624 square miles of land in Illinois, with the city of Paris serving as its governmental and administrative center.
The county, established in 1823, received its name from John Edgar, an Irish-born Royal Navy officer who supported the American Revolution.
The county maintains multiple historical landmarks and museums that document the development of local communities since the early 19th century.
Three railroad lines operated by CSX Transportation and Eastern Illinois Railroad Company provide transportation infrastructure throughout the county.
The Twin Lakes Park and Reservoir, created in 1895 at the northern edge of Paris, offers recreational opportunities for county residents.
Location: Illinois
Inception: January 3, 1823
Capital city: Paris
Shares border with: Vermilion County, Clark County, Vigo County, Champaign County, Coles County, Douglas County, Vermillion County
Website: http://co.edgar.il.us
GPS coordinates: 39.68000,-87.75000
Latest update: March 30, 2025 21:18
Airtight Bridge
32.3 km
Vincennes Historic District
19 km
Edgar County Courthouse
8.9 km
Old Stone Arch
32.9 km
Blessed Sacrament Chapel
31.1 km
Possum Bottom Covered Bridge
28.6 km
Bethany Congregational Church
35.3 km
Paris Carnegie Public Library
22.7 km
Clinton Covered Bridge
30.5 km
Asher Morton Farmstead
22.7 km
Clark County Courthouse
32.6 km
Philip D. Armour III House
12.1 km
Dr. Hiram Rutherford House and Office
23.9 km
Harlan Hall
32.7 km
Vermillion County Jail and Sheriff's Residence
35.4 km
Foley Hall
31.1 km
Richland County Courthouse
29.3 km
Salem Methodist Episcopal Church
30.6 km
Clinton Downtown Historic District
30.2 km
Pine Grove Community Club
8.9 km
Paris Elks Lodge No. 812 Building
8.9 km
Shaw-Van Gilder House
9.5 km
Manly-McCann House
33 km
Henry Clay Moss House
8.6 km
Robert L. Dulaney House
32 km
John W. Lewis House
33 km
Marshall Business Historic District
32.5 km
Fort Harrison
34.7 kmReviews
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