Welcome to

Brown County, IL

Brown County, IL Map

Upcoming Events

  • All County Board meetings will be held at 7pm in the courtroom of the Courthouse unless otherwise noted.

Freedom Day

June 19

Brown County offices are closed. Flags are flown on this day.

Independence Day

July 4

Brown County offices are closed. Flags are flown on this day.

July Board Meeting

July 14

August Board Meeting

August 11

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.