Pope County, Illinois
Pope County is a rural county in southern Illinois within the Shawnee National Forest. The county seat is Golconda, on the Ohio River.
County Information
- County seat
- Golconda
Courts serving Pope County
- Judicial circuit
- 1st Circuit, District 5
- County seat
- Golconda
- Courthouse
- Pope County Courthouse
- Courthouse address
- 310 E. Main Street, Golconda, IL 62938
- Court telephone
- (618) 683-8100
- Chief judge
- Sean Goins
Divisions and services listed for this court: Administrative Orders, Disability Information (ADA), Drug and Veteran's Court, e-Filing, Pope County Directory, Probation and Court Services, Self Represented Litigant Resources, Copier, Court Disability Coordinator, Digital Recording, E-filing Kiosk, Foreclosure Mediation Program, Free Parking, Internet, Language Access, Local Rules / Orders, Printer, Public Transportation, Remote Proceedings, Self-Help Center.
Work and industry in Pope County
52 business establishments, led by other services (12), retail trade (9), health care and social assistance (5), accommodation and food services (5), real estate and rental and leasing (4). 2022 County Business Patterns.
Getting to and around Pope County
Illinois Route 34 · Illinois Route 145 · Illinois Route 146 · Illinois Route 147
About Pope County
- Golconda Historic District
- Shawnee National Forest
- Dixon Springs State Park
Community information compiled from api.census.gov, en.wikipedia.org, illinoiscourts.gov and reviewed 2026-09-10.
Legal Services in Pope County
Black, Ballard, McDonald, P.C. represents Pope County clients in the following practice areas:
Pope County sits in Illinois's 1st Circuit, District 5, and county matters are filed at the Pope County Courthouse.
Contact the Firm
The office is located in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. Contact an attorney to discuss your Pope County matter.