Population16,866 (2020 Census)
Courthouse Streets Lead Toward Twin Lakes
Edgar County, IllinoisParis is the county seat and largest city, with Twin Lakes on its northern edge. Smaller towns and farmland extend toward the Indiana state line. This guide brings together a starting point for county information, public services and local connections. Begin with Paris, then use the resource links to plan the details of a visit or an everyday errand. Check directly with each provider for current hours, access and service availability before setting out.
Edgar County at a Glance
Population16,866 (2020 Census)
County SeatParis
Largest MunicipalityParis
Established1823
ZIP Codes16 ZIP codes wholly or partly within the county (checked October 4, 2026)
Total Area623.9 sq mi (land and water; 2020 Census geography)
Major RoutesUS Route 36; US Route 150; Illinois Route 1; Illinois Route 16; Illinois Route 49
Area Codes217 / 447 (common local area codes)
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Edgar County
The county separated from Clark County in 1823. It was named for John Edgar, a merchant and former naval officer who settled in Illinois. Today, Paris remains the county seat, while Paris is its largest municipality. The 2020 Census counted 16,866 residents across the county. Its towns and surrounding countryside offer different ways to understand the same place: through public buildings, transportation routes and the communities that connect them. Local records and historical collections provide a starting point for exploring how those connections changed over time.
Life in Edgar County extends beyond a single town center. Paris and the surrounding countryside are part of the local setting, alongside the routine needs of households, schools and businesses. Use county offices for the services they administer and contact municipal or township offices when a question concerns a specific address. Planning around the actual destination helps make visits, appointments and local errands more practical, especially when travel crosses town or county boundaries.
What Shapes Us
Local Heritage
Established in 1823, Edgar County has a history recorded in its communities and public institutions. Start with local collections to explore specific people, buildings and events.
Landscape and Connections
Paris and the surrounding countryside help distinguish Edgar County. Its county seat, Paris, provides a useful starting point for understanding how nearby communities connect across the area.
Everyday Community
County and local offices connect residents with practical services. Follow the linked providers for details specific to your destination, address and purpose in Edgar County.
Explore the towns, follow the stories, make local connections.
A Look Around
Scenes from Edgar County
Places and details that tell a local story.
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Around Edgar County
Stories from every corner of Edgar County.
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County Resources
Find the Right Local Connection
Start with the responsible public agency or service provider. Statewide links are labeled so you can locate the office that serves your address.
Government
County & Local Resources
Supervisor of Assessments
Property assessments, exemptions and assessment office information.
Address 111 Sheriff St, Suite A, Paris, IL 61944
Phone (217) 466-7418
Treasurer
County treasury, property tax payments and financial information.
Address 111 Sheriff St, Suite A, Paris, IL 61944
Phone (217) 466-7446
Circuit Clerk
Circuit court records, filing information and clerk services.
Address 115 W Court St, Room M, Paris, IL 61944
Phone (217) 466-7447
County Clerk
County clerk services, public records and election information.
Address 115 W Court St, Room J, Paris, IL 61944
Phone (217) 466-7433
Schools
County & Local Resources
Hospitals and Health
County & Local Resources
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center
Regional option in Coles County
Address 1000 HEALTH CENTER DRIVE P O BOX 372, Mattoon
Phone (217) 258-2513
Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center
Regional option in Vermilion County
Address 701 EAST ORANGE STREET, Hoopeston
Phone (217) 283-5531
Osf Sacred Heart Medical Center
Regional option in Vermilion County
Address 812 N LOGAN AVE, Danville
Phone (217) 443-5000
Carle Foundation Hospital
Regional option in Champaign County
Address 611 WEST PARK STREET, Urbana
Phone (217) 383-3311
Public Safety
County & Local Resources
Illinois State Police
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
Illinois State Police contacts
Find the appropriate State Police contact; call 911 for emergencies.
FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center
Report cyber-enabled crime through the federal complaint portal; emergencies require 911.
Emergency Services
County & Local Resources
Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
National Weather Service
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
State Parks
County & Local Resources
Fox Ridge State Park
Charleston — regional option in Coles County. Check facilities and access notices.
Shelbyville State Fish and Wildlife Area
Bethany — regional option in Moultrie County. Check facilities and access notices.
Wolf Creek State Park
Windsor — regional option in Shelby County. Check facilities and access notices.
Spitler Woods State Natural Area
Mount Zion — regional option in Macon County. Check facilities and access notices.
Red Hills State Park
Sumner — regional option in Lawrence County. Check facilities and access notices.
Trails
County & Local Resources
Lake View Park Trail
Charleston — regional option in Coles County. Check trail access and permitted uses.
Homer Lake Forest Preserve
Homer — regional option in Champaign County. Check trail access and permitted uses.
Lake of the Woods Forest Preserve
Mahomet — regional option in Champaign County. Check trail access and permitted uses.
University of Illinois Arboretum
Urbana — regional option in Champaign County. Check trail access and permitted uses.
Utilities
County & Local Resources
Illinois Commerce Commission
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
Illinois 811 — JULIE
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
Illinois energy assistance
Find utility-bill assistance and the local administering agency.
Libraries
County & Local Resources
Chrisman Public Library
Address 108 North Illinois Street Chrisman , IL 61924-1001
Phone 217-269-3011
Kansas Community Memorial Library
Address 107 North Front Street Kansas , IL 61933-0365
Phone 217-948-5484
Paris Carnegie Public Library
Address 207 South Main Street Paris , IL 61944-2252
Phone 217-463-3950
Casey Township Library
Regional library in Clark County; check borrowing eligibility
Address 307 East Main Street Casey , IL 62420-1618
Phone 217-932-2105
Marshall Area Public Library District
Regional library in Clark County; check borrowing eligibility
Address 612 Archer Avenue Marshall , IL 62441-1268
Phone 217-826-2535
Courts
County & Local Resources
Illinois Courts
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
Illinois Courts — Forms
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
Illinois Court Help
Court-process information and help for people without an attorney.
DMV
County & Local Resources
Transportation
County & Local Resources
Illinois Department of Transportation
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
Getting Around Illinois
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
Illinois public transportation
Find public transportation information and regional agencies.
IDOT transit programs
Transit program information, including rural and intercity services.
Amtrak Illinois services
Find Illinois intercity rail routes and stations; some counties require travel to a regional station.
Postal Services
County & Local Resources
USPS Location Finder
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
USPS ZIP Code Lookup
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
USPS Informed Delivery
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
Veterans
County & Local Resources
Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
VA Facility Locator
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
Veterans Crisis Line
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
Employment
County & Local Resources
IllinoisJobLink — official job-seeker help
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
Illinois Department of Employment Security
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
Illinois workNet
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
Work for Illinois
Statewide or federal resource; select the office or service for your address.
A Useful Starting Point
County facts and practical links for everyday questions.
Questions and Answers
Get to Know Edgar County
Find background and service information below, then follow the provider links for current details.
Paris is the county seat. Edgar County Government provides county office information; check the office destination before traveling.
Paris is the largest municipality listed in the county reference. Countywide statistics include other communities and unincorporated areas as well.
The 2020 Census counted 16,866 residents. This is a decennial count, not a current-year population estimate.
Edgar County was established in 1823. The county separated from Clark County in 1823. It was named for John Edgar, a merchant and former naval officer who settled in Illinois.
The county covers approximately 623.9 sq mi (land and water; 2020 Census geography). This total includes both land and water, rather than land area alone.
Paris is the county seat and largest city, with Twin Lakes on its northern edge. Smaller towns and farmland extend toward the Indiana state line.
Douglas-Hart Nature Center is in Mattoon, Coles County. This is a regional option outside Edgar County. Check the provider’s current opening times and visitor information before traveling.
Use USPS ZIP Code Lookup with the full street address. A county boundary does not define a single postal delivery area.
Blackhawk Park is in Paris, Edgar County. Check the provider’s current opening times and visitor information before traveling.
Fox Ridge State Park is in Charleston, Coles County. This is a regional option outside Edgar County. Basic access is the free activity; extras may carry charges. Check the provider’s current opening times and visitor information before traveling.
Begin with the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs to locate the appropriate service office, or the VA facility locator for federal facilities.
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Find Something Fun
Explore Local PlacesPlan your next stop around current information from each place.
Kids’ Fun
- Douglas-Hart Nature Center — Mattoon — regional option in Coles County
- Prairie Farm — Champaign — regional option in Champaign County
- Hardy's Reindeer Ranch — Rantoul — regional option in Champaign County
Restaurants
- Joe's Pizza – Paris — Paris, Edgar County
- Savoia's Pizza — Paris, Edgar County
- Monical's Pizza – Paris — Paris, Edgar County
Shopping & Retail
- Clover Field Market — Marshall — regional option in Clark County
- Copper Eagle — Charleston — regional option in Coles County
- Homer Soda Company — Homer — regional option in Champaign County
Clothing & Boutiques
- Clover Field Market — Marshall — regional option in Clark County
- The Local Farmhouse — Danville — regional option in Vermilion County
- Body N' Sole Sports — Savoy — regional option in Champaign County
Outdoor Fun
- Blackhawk Park — Paris, Edgar County
- Lake View Park Trail — Charleston — regional option in Coles County
- Fox Ridge State Park — Charleston — regional option in Coles County
Free Things To Do
- Fox Ridge State Park — Charleston — regional option in Coles County; basic grounds/trail visit. Rentals, camping, special activities or events may cost extra.
- Douglas-Hart Nature Center — Mattoon — regional option in Coles County; basic grounds/trail visit. Rentals, camping, special activities or events may cost extra.
- Wolf Creek State Park — Windsor — regional option in Shelby County; basic grounds/trail visit. Rentals, camping, special activities or events may cost extra.
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