Pike County Archives

Guide to Fishing & Hunting in Southwestern Illinois

pikecoun06/07/2017Leave a comment

Southern Illinois is a beautiful part of the state, filled with ample hunting and fishing locations. Here are a few …

7 Interesting Things to Know About Pike County IL

pikecoun06/01/2017Leave a comment

Pike County, Illinois strives to be a great place to live, work, and visit. Pike County is a historic place …

Located in Western Illinois, along the Missouri border, Pike is a rural county with just over 16,000 residents. Just 2 hours north of St. Louis and an hour and 15 minutes west of Springfield, Pike County offers residents quiet, country living with convenient access to the metropolitan amenities. While we might be best known by outsiders for our whitetail deer hunting, you’ll find there’s a lot more to love about this county, including our rich heritage, abundant natural resources, and small town charm. We welcome you to browse around and learn more about living in, working in, and visiting our beautiful county!