Eastburn, Illinois
Eastburn is an unincorporated community in Iroquois County, in the U.S. state of Illinois.[1]
Eastburn, Illinois | |
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 Iroquois County's location in Illinois | |
  Eastburn Eastburn's location in Iroquois County | |
| Coordinates: 40°46′23″N 87°38′08″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Iroquois |
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 815 & 779 |
| GNIS feature ID | 422654[1] |
History
A post office was established at Eastburn in 1891, and remained in operation until 1901.[2] Allen M. Eastburn, the first postmaster, gave the community his name.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Eastburn, Illinois
- "Iroquois County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
- Callary, Edward (September 29, 2008). Place Names of Illinois. University of Illinois Press. p. 103. ISBN 978-0-252-09070-7.
Municipalities and communities of Iroquois County, Illinois, United States | ||
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| Cities | Map of Illinois highlighting Iroquois County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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