The county seat of Christian County, Illinois is Taylorville. Christian County was established February 15, 1839 and named after Christian County, Kentucky. The county has a total area of 627 square miles.

The county is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected to four-year terms.

The county is divided into 16 townships, and the county government is responsible for providing services such as law enforcement, public health, road maintenance, and social services.

The county is also home to several state parks, including Lincoln Trail State Park, Sangchris Lake State Park, and Wolf Creek State Park.

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