Macoupin County, IL

MACOUPIN COUNTY, situated toward the western boundary of Illinois. Area, 800 square miles. Face of the country level, and soil productive. Watered by Macoupin river. Seat of justice, Carlinville. Pop. in 1835, 5,554; in 1840, 7,826; in 1850, 12,355. (Fanning's, 1853)
Place Unit Type
County
Containing Unit
Name Type
Carlinville, IL City or Town
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