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Fayette County
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Fayette County
,
Illinois
,
United States
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Overview of Fayette County
Name:
Fayette County
Place Type:
County
Located In:
Illinois
,
United States
History (GNIS):
Established 14 February 1821
County Seat:
Vandalia
(
Vandalia Township
)
Coordinates:
Latitude:
39.0167113
39° 01' 00.2"
N
Longitude:
-89.0333989
89° 02' 00.2"
W
Population:
20,893
Elevation:
161 m
Surrounding Counties:
Shelby
NE
Effingham
E
Clay
SE
Marion
S
Clinton
SW
Bond
SW
Montgomery
NW
Histopolis Place ID:
215611603
Updated May 6, 2020