PUTNAM COUNTY, situated toward the north part of Illinois, and traversed by Illinois river. Area, 325 square miles. Seat of justice, Hennepin. Pop. in 1840, 2,131; in 1850, 3,924. (Fanning's, 1853)
PUTNAM COUNTY Is situated in the north central part of the state, and has an area of 200 square miles. It is intersected by the Illinois river, navigable by steam boats. The surface is undulating, the soil productive and easily cultivated. The county contains extensive prairies and is well supplied with timber. Corn, wheat, grass and pork are the staples. It contains about 15 churches, and has over 1,000 pupils attending public schools. Stone coal is found in the county. The county is intersected by the Illinois Central and Bureau Valley Railroad. Capital, Hennepin. Population, 6,800. County Judge, Joseph D. McCarthy. Sheriff, Jeff. Durley. (Hawes' Illinois State Gazetteer...,1859)