Randolph county was named for a  soldier of the revolution, also a  member of the Continental Congress, Attorney General and Governor of Virginia, Secretary of State of the U.S. and Attorney General under George Washington. His name was Edmund Randolph. This Link shows a picture of Edmund Randolph.
             Towns in Randolph County include: Baldwin, Chester, Coulterville, Ellis Grove, Evansville, Kaskaskia, Percy, Prairie Du Rocher, Redbud, Rockwood, Ruma, Sparta, Steelville, and Tilden.
             The county seat for Randolph is Chester. Its also the largest city in Randolph County. Chesters' population is 33,839. It was created in October 5, 1795.