Wayne County, Illinois
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About Wayne County
Wayne County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2020 census, it had a population of 16,179. Its county seat is Fairfield. It is located in the southern portion of Illinois known locally as "Little Egypt".
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Wayne County at a glance
- County seat
- Fairfield
- Population
- 16,179 (2020)
- Land area
- 715 sq mi
- Founded
- 1819
Largest communities in Wayne County
- Fairfield County seat4,883
- Grover Township3,588
- Big Mound Township1,769
- Jasper Township1,730
- LaMard Township1,330
History of Wayne County
Wayne County was formed in 1819 out of Edwards County. It is named after Gen. "Mad Anthony" Wayne, an officer in the Revolutionary War and Northwest Indian War.
Adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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