Eldena, Illinois
Eldena is an unincorporated community in Lee County, Illinois, United States.[1] Its ZIP code is 61324.[2] Eldina was a stop on the Illinois Central's original line between Centralia and Freeport.
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Coordinates: 41°46′16″N 89°24′36″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Illinois |
County | Lee |
Township | South Dixon |
Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code | 61324 |
Area code(s) | 815 & 779 |
GNIS feature ID | 407840[1] |
History
The community was named after Eldena Van Epp, the wife of an original owner of the town site.[3]
References
- "Eldena". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- United States Postal Service. "USPS - Look Up a ZIP Code". Retrieved February 17, 2018.
- Illinois Central Magazine. Illinois Central Railroad Company. 1922. p. 43.
Preceding station | Illinois Central Railroad | Following station | ||
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Dixon toward Freeport |
Freeport – Centralia | Amboy toward Centralia |
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