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Brown County, IL

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Columbus Day

October 9

Brown County offices are closed. Flags are flown for this holiday.

October Board Meeting

October 10

Tax Sale Date

November 3

Veterans Day

November 10

Brown County offices are closed. Flags are flown for this holiday.

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Sheriff’s Report

Sheriff’s Report - September 25, 2023

Sheriff’s Report

Sheriff’s Report - September 11, 2023
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About Brown County

Nestled between fertile fields and rolling hills in west central Illinois, Brown County was formed out of Schuyler County in 1839. Mt. Sterling, IL is the county seat and is home to the county courthouse located on the public square.

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