Damascus, Illinois
Damascus is an unincorporated community in Harlem and Waddams townships, Stephenson County, Illinois. Damascus is located at the junction of County Routes 5 and 26, 3.75 miles (6.04 km) west of Cedarville.[2]
Damascus, Illinois | |
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Unincorporated community | |
Damascus, Illinois Damascus, Illinois | |
Coordinates: 42°22′20″N 89°42′22″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Illinois |
County | Stephenson |
Elevation | 771 ft (235 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code(s) | 815 & 779 |
GNIS feature ID | 422602[1] |
History
Damascus was laid out in 1837.[3] A post office was established in 1854, and remained in operation until 1906.[4]
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References
- "Damascus". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- Stephenson County General Highway Map (PDF) (Map). Illinois Department of Transportation. 2011. Retrieved November 9, 2011.
- Callary, Edward (29 September 2008). Place Names of Illinois. University of Illinois Press. p. 86. ISBN 978-0-252-09070-7.
- "Stephenson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 31 January 2016. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
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