Morgan County is located in the central part of the state of Illinois. It is bordered by Sangamon County to the north, Scott County to the east, Greene County to the south, and Macoupin County to the west. The county seat is Jacksonville.

The county has a total area of 576 square miles, making it the 33rd largest county in Illinois.

The government of Morgan 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's 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 county departments and agencies.

The county is home to several state parks, including the Illinois and Michigan Canal State Trail, the Lincoln Trail State Park, and the White Oak Nature Preserve. The county is also home to several historic sites, including the Jacksonville Historic District, the Lincoln-Douglas Debate Site, and the Morgan County Courthouse.

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