EDWARDS COUNTY, situated in the southeasterly part of Illinois. Area, 200 square miles. Face of the country undulating; soil generally fertile. Seat of justice, Albion. Pop. in 1820, 3,444; in 1830, 1,649; in 1840, 3,070; in 1850, 3,524. (Fanning's, 1853)
EDWARDS COUNTY Is located in the east-south-east part of the state, and has an area of 200 square miles. The Wabash river touches its south-east extremity, the Little Wabash flows through the western part, and Bon Pas creek forms its eastern boundary. The surface presents a succession of rolling prairies and forests. The soil is good. Corn, oats, bay and pork, are the staples. The county contains some 20 churches, of the various denominations), and has several very fine schools, which are well attended. A plank road extends from the Wabash river to Albion, the county seat. Named in honor of Ninian Edwards, once governor of the territory of Illinois. Population, 5,750. (Hawes' Illinois State Gazetteer...,1859)