Knox County is located in the north-central region of Illinois. Its county seat is Galesburg. The County is part of the Galesburg, IL Micropolitan Statistical Area.

The county government is a constitutional body, and is granted specific powers by the Constitution of Illinois and the Illinois Compiled Statutes. The county government is composed of the County Board, other elected officials (such as the sheriff), and appointed departments and committees. The County Board is the legislative body of the county and has the authority to adopt ordinances (local laws) and make policy decisions.

The county is served by two school districts: Galesburg Community Unit School District 205 and ROWVA Community Unit School District 208.

Knox County is home to two golf courses, including the Galesburg Country Club. Furthermore, the county is home to several historical sites, including the Lincoln-Douglas Debate Museum, the Bicentennial Plaza, and the Knox County Courthouse.

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