Saline County, County administrative division in southern Illinois, US.
Saline County spans 387 square miles across Illinois, featuring a mix of forests, rivers, and agricultural lands in the southeastern region.
The county established in 1847 earned its name from the Saline River, which flows through the territory and shaped early settlement patterns.
The county seat of Harrisburg maintains multiple educational institutions, public schools, and community programs focused on lifelong learning initiatives.
The county connects to surrounding regions through U.S. Route 45 and Illinois state routes, with government services centered at 10 E Poplar St, Harrisburg.
Part of the Shawnee National Forest extends into Saline County, alongside Sahara Woods State Fish and Wildlife Area for outdoor recreation.
Location: Illinois
Inception: 1847
Capital city: Harrisburg
Shares border with: Hamilton County, Pope County, Franklin County, Williamson County, Johnson County, White County, Gallatin County, Hardin County
Website: http://salinecounty.illinois.gov
GPS coordinates: 37.75000,-88.54000
Latest update: March 13, 2025 19:10
Crenshaw House
21.9 km
Garden of the Gods Wilderness
20.4 km
Tunnel Hill State Trail
36.7 km
Illinois Salines
22.1 km
Williamson County Jail
34.2 km
Shawneetown Bank State Historic Site
36.1 km
Illinois Iron Furnace
33.6 km
Shawneetown Bridge
36.6 km
Carrier Mills Archaeological District
12.3 km
Gallatin County Courthouse
31.3 km
John Marshall House Museum
36.1 km
Saline County Poor Farm
3.6 km
Bell Smith Springs
27.7 km
Willis Allen House
34.2 km
Lusk Creek Canyon
25.7 km
Cloud State Bank
38.2 km
West Frankfort City Hall
37.5 km
Goddard Chapel
34.4 km
Saline County Courthouse
1.3 km
Williamson County Courthouse
34.3 km
Eldorado City Hall
11 km
Chalon Guard and Emma Blades Cloud House
38.1 km
Harrisburg City Hall
1.2 km
Ed M. Stotlar House
35.2 km
Robert and John McKee Peeples Houses
36.2 km
Grand Theater
11.4 km
Raum Lookout Tower
34.7 km
Marion Veterans Affairs Medical Center
36.6 kmReviews
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