Montgomery County

With just 30,000 residents, Montgomery County sure has a lot going on. Just south of the state capital in Springfield, the county is home to a municipal airport, multiple listings on the National Register of Historic Places and quaint small towns. A popular stop for travelers traversing Route 66, Litchfield blends the nostalgia of the Mother Road with industry and innovation as a growing city along a major interstate. One of a kind small businesses are spread throughout the region, but a county this rural was made for outdoor adventures. Sightsee at a sprawling bird sanctuary or catch some rays on one of the multiple lakes located in the 700-plus-square-miles of natural beauty.