The county was formed in 1825 out of Fulton County and named after Israel Putnam, who was a general in the American Revolution. Prior to 1988, Putnam County was a Republican Party stronghold in presidential elections. The county swung 21. 8 points Republican to back Donald Trump over Illinois-born Hillary Clinton by a margin of 19. 9%.
About Putnam County, Illinois in brief
The county was formed in 1825 out of Fulton County and named after Israel Putnam, who was a general in the American Revolution. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 172 square miles, of which 160 square miles is land and 12 square miles is water. In recent years, average temperatures in the county seat of Hennepin have ranged from a low of 13 °F in January to a high of 86 in July.
Prior to 1988, Putnam County was a Republican Party stronghold in presidential elections, backing the Republican candidate in all but three elections from 1892 to 1984. The county swung 21. 8 points Republican to back Donald Trump over Illinois-born Hillary Clinton by a margin of 19. 9%.
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