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Schuyler County was formed in 1825 out of Pike and Fulton counties. It is named for Philip Schuyler, member of the Continental Congress and Senator from New York.
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Schuyler County (1825), with unorganized territory, Warren County, and Mercer County assigned to it. |
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Schuyler County (1826–1830), with McDonough County assigned to it. |
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Schuyler (1830–1839), with McDonough County becoming organized. |
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Schuyler in 1839, when the creation of Brown County reduced Schuyler to its present borders. |
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