Conrad, Illinois
Conrad is an unincorporated community in Calhoun County, Illinois, United States. Conrad is southwest of Brussels. Hetzer Cemetery is located in the community.
Conrad, Illinois | |
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  Conrad, Illinois  Conrad, Illinois | |
| Coordinates: 38°55′31″N 90°37′01″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Calhoun |
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 618 |
| GNIS feature ID | 422578[1] |
History
A post office called Conrad opened up in the community in 1880 and shut down in 1903. At the time of the post office's opening, Conrad had a river landing called Martin's Landing. It was owned by the postmaster of the Conrad post office, John Martins.
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
Municipalities and communities of Calhoun County, Illinois, United States | ||
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| Villages |  Map of Illinois highlighting Calhoun County | |
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A New Geography Of Calhoun County
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