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Fayette County, Illinois
Fayette County Courthouse, Vandalia — Public domain, Nyttend · source

About Fayette County

Fayette County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. As of the 2020 census, the population was 21,488. Its county seat is Vandalia, the site of the Vandalia State House State Historic Site. Ramsey Lake State Recreation Area is located in the northwestern part of this county.

Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Fayette County at a glance

County seat
Vandalia
Population
21,488 (2020)
Land area
725 sq mi
Founded
1821

Largest communities in Fayette County

  1. Vandalia County seat7,458
  2. Vandalia Township6,364
  3. Sharon Township2,968
  4. Avena Township1,897
  5. Ramsey Township1,665

History of Fayette County

Fayette County was formed in 1821 out of Bond, Clark, and Crawford counties; according to one source, the county was formed on February 14, 1812. It was named in honor of the Marquis de LaFayette, French hero of the American Revolutionary War. In 1823, Marion County, Illinois was carved out from the southernmost part of Fayette County; this was followed by the creation of Clay, Clinton and Shelby Counties from Fayette County areas. Early Tazewell County also received acreage from Fayette County. The year 1831 saw the creation of Effingham County and the establishment of the modern Fayette County boundaries.

Adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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