Wabash County, Illinois

Wabash County
County
Wabash County Courthouse in Mount Carmel
Wabash County Courthouse in Mount Carmel
Map of Illinois highlighting Wabash County
Location within the U.S. state of Illinois
Map of the United States highlighting Illinois
Illinois's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 38°26′N 87°50′W / 38.44°N 87.84°W / 38.44; -87.84
Country United States
State Illinois
Founded1824
Named forWabash River
SeatMount Carmel
Largest cityMount Carmel
Area
 • Total
228 sq mi (590 km2)
 • Land223 sq mi (580 km2)
 • Water4.3 sq mi (11 km2)  1.9%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
11,361
 • Estimate 
(2021)
11,202
 • Density50/sq mi (19/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district12th
Cherry St. in Mount Carmel, still paved in brick, is home to many interesting examples of around the start of the 20th century architecture

Wabash County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. According to the 2020 census, it had a population of 11,361.[1] Its county seat is Mount Carmel.[2] It is located in the southern portion of Illinois known locally as "Little Egypt".

  1. ^ "QuickFacts". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
  2. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Retrieved June 7, 2011.