Edwards County, Illinois

Edwards County
Edwards County Courthouse in Albion
Location within the U.S. state of Illinois
Illinois's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 38°25′N 88°04′W / 38.42°N 88.06°W / 38.42; -88.06
Country United States
State Illinois
Founded1814
Named forNinian Edwards
SeatAlbion
Largest cityAlbion
Area
 • Total223 sq mi (580 km2)
 • Land222 sq mi (570 km2)
 • Water0.3 sq mi (0.8 km2)  0.1%
Population
 • Total6,245
 • Density28/sq mi (11/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)

Edwards County is a county in the U.S. state of Illinois. At the 2020 census, 6,245 people lived there.[1] The county seat is Albion.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 "QuickFacts: Edwards County, Illinois". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 14, 2023.