MENARD COUNTY, situated in the central part of Illinois, and traversed by Sangamon river. Area, 260 square miles. Seat of justice, Petersburgh. Pop. in 1840, 4,431; in 1850, 6,349. (Fanning's, 1853)
MENARD COUNTY Is situated in the west central part of the state, and has an area of 300 square miles. The Sangamon river flows through the county from south to north, and afterward forms part of its northern boundary. Salt creek also flows along the northern border, until it enters that river. The surface is level, and the soil productive. Corn, wheat, oats and pork, arc the staples. It contains about 20 churches, and has over 800 pupils attending public schools. Named in honor of Pierre Menard, a distinguished French pioneer. Capital, Petersburg. Population, 10,500. County Judge, C. J. F. Clark. Sheriff, J.B. Goldsby. (Hawes' Illinois State Gazetteer...,1859)