Mission Statement :

To bring those people together who are interested in history, especially in the history of Crawford County, Illinois. To discover and collect for the Crawford County Historical Society Museum and Library any material which may help to establish or illustrate the history of the area. Such as diaries, rosters, photographs, business and school records, furniture and belongings owned by Crawford County pioneer families. We will appreciate your donation. Crawford County was formed on December 31, 1816 from Edwards County and is located in the central eastern portion of the state bordering Sullivan County, Indiana. (County Map) The county was named in honor of William H. Crawford, a United States Senator from Georgia who also served his country as Minister of France, Secretary of War, and Secretary of the Treasury. He was also a prominent presidential candidate in 1824.