MORGAN COUNTY Population: 32,140 (2023 estimate) Morgan County's population has seen a decline in recent years, with a 12.28% decrease since 2000. Key Facts Named For: Revolutionary War hero Daniel Morgan. Historical Importance: Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas frequently practiced law here. Education Legacy: Home to Illinois College (founded 1829) and the now-closed MacMurray College, …
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