Preemption, Illinois
Preemption is an unincorporated community in Preemption Township, Mercer County, Illinois, United States.[2] Preemption is 4 miles (6.4 km) west of Sherrard. Preemption has a post office with ZIP code 61276.[3]
Preemption, Illinois | |
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.jpg.webp) Entering Preemption on U.S. Route 67 | |
  Preemption, Illinois  Preemption, Illinois | |
| Coordinates: 41°18′46″N 90°35′04″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Mercer |
| Elevation | 810 ft (250 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 61276 |
| Area code(s) | 309 |
| GNIS feature ID | 416190[1] |
Roy James Carver (1909-1981), American philanthropist and businessman, was born in Preemption.[4]
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- Mercer County General Highway Map (PDF) (Map). Illinois Department of Transportation. 1988. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-03-20. Retrieved 2011-05-26.
- ZIP Code Lookup
- 'Roy J. Carver 71; Iowa Businessman,' The New York Times, June 18, 1971, section B, pg. 14
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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