You may be surprised how they touch your life!
You probably think that counties don’t have anything to do with you. But they do. Counties keep all the important records – like your birth certificate. Counties build roads and bridges and ensure their safety. Some maintain parks with fields for soccer and baseball. They care for the sick, operate hospitals, pick up trash, and run courts and jails.
County governments have a variety of responsibilities, which vary from state to state. This section of the NACo Web site provides you with a glimpse of county governments and the services they provide.
There are many areas to explore. Check them out and let us know what you think.
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 History of County Government
County governments in America have a rich and interesting history. Some were established before the colonies declared their independence from England
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What's in a Name?
Counties are named for U.S. Presidents, Native American tribes, rivers, mountains and ancestral homes. Find out which President is most popular and check out the strange names
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 Facts & Figures
Did you know that there are 3,068 counties in the U.S. and only 48 states have operating county governments?
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Numbers, Numbers, Numbers!
Find the population and number of square miles for your county and many other statistics.
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