Pope County is located in the southern part of Illinois and is part of the Shawnee National Forest. The county seat is Golconda. The county was formed in 1816.

The government of Pope County, Illinois is comprised of a Board of Commissioners, a County Clerk, a Sheriff, a State's Attorney, and other elected officials.

The economy of Pope County is largely based on agriculture, with corn, soybeans, and wheat being the main crops. Other industries include timber, livestock, and tourism.

The county is served by two school districts, Pope County Community Unit School District 1 and Pope County Community Unit School District 2. There are also several private schools in the county.

The county is home to several parks and recreational areas, including the Shawnee National Forest, the Golconda Marina, and the Pope County Fairgrounds.

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