Mason County, Illinois
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Not to be confused with Mason, Illinois.
Mason County is a county in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2020 census, it had a population of 13,086.[1] Its county seat is Havana.[2] The county is named in honor of George Mason, a member of the Virginia legislature who campaigned for the adoption of the United States Bill of Rights.
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Mason County | |
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Coordinates: 40°14′N 89°55′W | |
Country | United States |
State | Illinois |
Founded | 1841 |
Named for | George Mason |
Seat | Havana |
Largest city | Havana |
Area | |
• Total | 563 sq mi (1,460 km2) |
• Land | 539 sq mi (1,400 km2) |
• Water | 24 sq mi (60 km2) 4.3% |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 13,086 |
• Estimate (2021) | 12,881 |
• Density | 23/sq mi (9.0/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Congressional district | 15th |
Website | www |
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