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Established January 20, 1841 Mason County was formed in 1841 from Tazewell County, and named by settlers from Mason County, Kentucky
Present area, or parts of it, formerly included in:
1827-1841: Tazewell
1825-1827: Peoria
1821-1839: Sangamon
1839-1841: Menard
1812-1821: Madison
1790-1812: St. Clair
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County Seats
1841-1843: Havana
1843-1851: Bath
1851--: Havana
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Recent Additions to Mason County Updated September 28, 2024
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