Putnam County, Illinois
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Putnam County is the least extensive county in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2020 census, it had a population of 5,637.[1] The county seat is Hennepin.[2] The county was founded in 1825 and named after Israel Putnam,[3] who was a general in the American Revolution.
Putnam County, Illinois Media
Putnam County at the time of its creation in 1825
The county split in two portions, 1827-1831
Putnam County between 1831 and 1837
Putnam between 1837 and 1839
Putnam in 1839, reduced to its present borders
References
- ↑ QuickFacts: Putnam County, Illinois. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
- ↑ Find a CountyNational Association of Counties. Retrieved 2011-06-07.
- ↑ About Putnam CountyPutnam County, Illinois. Retrieved 2012-07-27.
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