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.
Eldena, Illinois | |
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Unincorporated community | |
  Eldena  Eldena | |
| 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 | ||
Municipalities and communities of Lee County, Illinois, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Illinois highlighting Lee County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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