Map of Christian County, Illinois

Christian County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. As of the 2010 census, the population was 34,800. Its county seat is Taylorville.

Christian County overview:
Name:Christian County
FIPS code:17-021
State:Illinois
Founded:1839
Named for:Christian County, Kentucky
Seat:Taylorville
Largest city:Taylorville
Total Area:716 sq mi (1,850 km²)
Land Area:709 sq mi (1,840 km²)
Total Population:34,800
Population Density:49/sq mi (19/km²)
Time zone:UTC−6 (Central)
Summer Time Zone (DST):UTC−5 (CDT)
Website:christiancountyil.com

Christian County location map. Where is Christian County?

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

History

Christian County was formed February 15, 1839, out of Sangamon, Montgomery and Shelby counties. It was named for Christian County, Kentucky. It was originally named Dane County and was called Dane County until 1840.

Christian County Road Map

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

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 716 square miles (1,850 km), of which 709 square miles (1,840 km) is land and 6.3 square miles (16 km) (0.9%) is water. The county is bounded on the north by Sangamon River, and intersected by the south fork of that stream.

Adjacent counties

Major highways

  • US Route 51
  • Illinois Route 16
  • Illinois Route 29
  • Illinois Route 48
  • Illinois Route 104

Christian County Topographic Map

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

Christian County Satellite Map

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

Christian County Outline Map

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

See also

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