Moultrie County is located in the central part of Illinois and is part of the Decatur Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county seat is Sullivan.

Moultrie County was formed in 1843 out of Shelby and Coles counties.

The county is governed by a board of commissioners, which is composed of seven members elected from single-member districts. The county also has several elected officials, including a sheriff, state's attorney, circuit clerk, treasurer, and coroner.

The county is served by two school districts: Sullivan Community Unit School District 300 and Okaw Valley Community Unit School District 302.

Moultrie County is home to several state parks and recreational areas, including Lake Shelbyville, Lincoln Trail State Park, and Moultrie County State Fish and Wildlife Area. The county is also home to several historic sites, including the Moultrie County Courthouse, the Moultrie County Jail, and the Moultrie County Historical Museum.

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