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Established: |
January 2, 1818 (Territorial
Laws, 1817–1818, p. 15) |
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Origin of the name of the county: |
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Named for the
federal union of the American States. |
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Present area, or parts of it, formerly included
in: |
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1812–1818 |
Johnson |
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1795–1812 |
Randolph |
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1790–1795 |
St. Clair |
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County Seat: |
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1818– |
Jonesboro |
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History of county governing board: |
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1818–1819 |
Justices’ Court |
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1819–1849 |
County
Commissioners’ Court |
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1849–1873 |
County Court |
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1873– |
Board of County
Commissioners |
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Township Government |
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Union county has
never adopted township form of government. The
county has been divided into precincts. |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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For More Information Contact:
Union County
309 W Market Jonesboro IL 62952
Tel:
FAX:
Internet: webmaster@unioncountyil.net
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