Map of Fayette County, Illinois

Fayette County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. As of the 2010 census, the population was 22,140. Its county seat is Vandalia, the site of the Vandalia State House State Historic Site. Ramsey Lake State Recreation Area is located in the northwest part of this county.

Fayette County overview:
Name:Fayette County
FIPS code:17-051
State:Illinois
Founded:1821
Named for:Marquis de Lafayette
Seat:Vandalia
Largest city:Vandalia
Total Area:725 sq mi (1,880 km²)
Land Area:716 sq mi (1,850 km²)
Total Population:22,140
Population Density:31/sq mi (12/km²)
Time zone:UTC−6 (Central)
Summer Time Zone (DST):UTC−5 (CDT)
Website:www.fayettecountyillinois.org

Fayette County location map. Where is Fayette County?

Fayette County location on the U.S. Map. Where is Fayette County.
Location of Fayette County in the the United States.
Fayette County location on the Illinois map. Where is Fayette County.
Location of Fayette County in Illinois.

History

Fayette County was formed in 1821 out of Bond, Clark, and Crawford counties. It was named in honor of the Marquis de LaFayette, French hero of the American Revolutionary War.

Fayette County Road Map

Fayette CountyStreet Map.
Street map of Fayette County, Illinois. Source: OpenStreetMap (OSM)
Fayette CountyMap
Fayette Countypolitical map.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 725 square miles (1,880 km), of which 716 square miles (1,850 km) is land and 8.9 square miles (23 km) (1.2%) is water.

Climate and weather

In recent years, average temperatures in the county seat of Vandalia have ranged from a low of 18 °F (−8 °C) in January to a high of 88 °F (31 °C) in July, although a record low of −21 °F (−29 °C) was recorded in January 1985 and a record high of 104 °F (40 °C) was recorded in July 1980. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 2.41 inches (61 mm) in February to 4.11 inches (104 mm) in May.

Adjacent counties

Major highways

  • Interstate 57
  • Interstate 70
  • U.S. Route 40
  • U.S. Route 51
  • Illinois Route 33
  • Illinois Route 37
  • Illinois Route 128
  • Illinois Route 140
  • Illinois Route 185

Fayette County Topographic Map

Topographic Map of Fayette County, Illinois
Fayette County Topo map.

Fayette County Satellite Map

Satellite Map of Fayette County, Illinois
Fayette County satellite map.

Fayette County Outline Map

Outline Map of Fayette County, Illinois
Fayette County outline map.

See also

Map of Illinois State and its subdivision: Map of other states:
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