Christian County, Illinois Genealogy

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Parent County

 * 1839--Christian County was created 15 February 1839 fromSangamon and Shelby Counties. It was formerly Dane County, until the name was changed to Christian County 1 February 1840. County seat: Taylorville

Neighboring Counties

 * Macon
 * Montgomery
 * Sangamon
 * Shelby

African American
The following have information concerning African American research.


 * African American Research (US) has more information about the kinds of records


 * Illinois State Archives pamphlet on African American Research describes what records are at the State Archives with an online method for ordering records.
 * African American Resources for Illinois

Web Sites

 * USGenWeb project. May have maps, name indexes, history or other information for this county. Select the state, then the county.
 * Family History Library Catalog
 * Christian County, Illinois Genealogy and Family History(Linkpendium)