Gallatin County is located in the southwestern corner of Illinois, and is bordered by the states of Kentucky and Missouri. The county seat is Shawneetown.

The county has a total area of 437 square miles, and a population density of 13 people per square mile.

The largest city in Gallatin County is Shawneetown. Other cities in the county include Equality, Ridgway, and New Haven.

The government of Gallatin County, Illinois is made up of a Board of Commissioners, which is the legislative body of the county. The Board is composed of seven members, each elected from a different district. The Board is responsible for setting the county budget, levying taxes, and making laws and regulations.

The county is also served by a County Executive, who is elected by the people of the county. The County Executive is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the county government, including the Sheriff's Office, the County Clerk's Office, and the County Treasurer's Office.

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