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Sangamon County is a county in the center of Illinois, with its seat in Springfield, the state capital. It has a population of about 196,000 and was named for the Sangamon River, which runs through it.
Learn about Sangamon County, the home of Abraham Lincoln and the Illinois State Capitol. Find information on county departments, services, events, news and more.
Springfield is the capital city of Illinois and the seat of Sangamon County, with a population of 114,394 in 2020. It is known for its historical sites related to Abraham Lincoln, who lived and worked there from 1837 to 1861.
SangamonLink is an online encyclopedia of Sangamon County history, created by the Sangamon County Historical Society. It covers topics from Abraham Lincoln to local resources, and invites contributions from the public.
Sangamon County, Illinois. Sangamon County is a county located near the center of the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2020 census, it had a population of 196,343. Its county seat and largest city is Springfield, the state capital.
Learn about the population, diversity, economy, education, housing, health and more of Sangamon County, IL in 2022. Compare with other counties and states in the US and see charts, maps and data sources.
Mar 22, 2013 · Sangamon County was created by an act of the Illinois General Assembly on Jan. 30, 1821. It was subdivided from Madison and Bond counties and at the time was one of only 33 counties in the state (there are now 102) and so was much larger than today.
