Altorf, Illinois
Altorf is an unincorporated community in Kankakee County, in the U.S. state of Illinois.[1]
Altorf, Illinois | |
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  Altorf  Altorf | |
| Coordinates: 41°11′25″N 87°57′44″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kankakee |
| Township | Bourbonnais |
| Elevation | 600 ft (200 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 815 & 779 |
| GNIS feature ID | 403473[1] |
History
Altorf was laid out in 1858, taking its name after Altdorf, in Switzerland.[2] A post office was established at Altorf in 1886, and remained in operation until 1887.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Altorf, Illinois
- Callary, Edward (29 September 2008). Place Names of Illinois. University of Illinois Press. p. 8. ISBN 978-0-252-09070-7.
- "Kankakee County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 27 November 2015.
Municipalities and communities of Kankakee County, Illinois, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Illinois highlighting Kankakee County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties. | |
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