Moultrie County, Illinois
Moultrie County sits in east-central Illinois, just a stone’s throw from Champaign. Sullivan, the county seat, is a small town with a big heart. Lake Shelbyville, in the southern part of the county, is a major draw.
The land is flat, with little to stop the gusts sweeping across the prairie. The Amish community adds a unique flavor to the area, and you’ll see horse-drawn buggies sharing the road with pickup trucks.
Folks come from all over to fish, boat, and camp. Don’t get me wrong, though—this is farm country through and through. Old barns and farmhouses tell stories of generations past. It’s quiet, rural America at its core.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Moultrie County |
| County Seat | Sullivan |
| Etymology | Named after William Moultrie, an American Revolutionary War general |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Sullivan, Arthur, and several unincorporated communities including Gays, Lovington, and Mt. Zion |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 36, Illinois Route 32, Illinois Route 133 |
| FIPS Code | 17-139 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 740 square miles (land: 730 sq mi, water: 10 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Piatt County (North), Douglas County (East), Coles County (Southeast), Shelby County (South), Macon County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CT) |
| Population | Approximately 14,000 |
| State | Illinois |
| Coordinates | 39.4734° N, 88.5935° W |
| Major Landmarks | Wyman Park, Lake Shelbyville, Sullivan’s Historic Downtown, and the Moultrie County Historical Society Museum |
