Where is Schuyler County?

3 Schuyler Counties in 3 states · 27,721 people (2025)

There are 3 counties named Schuyler County in the United States, in Illinois, Missouri and New York. The most populous is Schuyler County, New York (county seat: Watkins Glen), with 16,924 people in 2025. 3 of them are named after Philip Schuyler, American politician and general (1733–1804).

Map of the United States showing where all 3 Schuyler Counties are, labeled by state
Every Schuyler County in the United States (red), labeled with its state. Boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau, 2025. Free to use with attribution (CC BY 4.0).

All 3 Schuyler Counties

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StateCounty seatPopulation 2025Land area (sq mi)EstablishedNamed after
Schuyler County, IllinoisRushville6,6574371825Philip Schuyler
Schuyler County, MissouriLancaster4,1403071843Philip Schuyler
Schuyler County, New YorkWatkins Glen16,9243281854Philip Schuyler

Questions about Schuyler Counties

How many Schuyler Counties are there?

There are 3 Schuyler Counties in the United States, in Illinois, Missouri and New York.

Which Schuyler County is the largest?

By population, Schuyler County, New York (16,924 people in 2025). By land area, Schuyler County, Illinois (437 sq mi).

Which Schuyler County is the oldest?

Schuyler County, Illinois, established in 1825. The newest is Schuyler County, New York (1854).

Why are there so many Schuyler Counties?

3 of the 3 are named after Philip Schuyler, American politician and general (1733–1804). Many counties took their names from the same founders, presidents and generals as new states were organized.

How do I find out which Schuyler County an address is in?

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