Flagg, Illinois

Flagg is an unincorporated community in the southeastern portion of Ogle County in Flagg Township, Illinois, United States. It may be found at the crossroads of Grange and Titus Roads.[2]

Flagg
Unincorporated community
Grain elevator in Flagg, Illinois
Flagg
Location within Ogle County
Flagg
Flagg (Illinois)
Coordinates: 41°53′45″N 89°08′27″W
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyOgle
TownshipFlagg
Elevation
781 ft (238 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Postal code
61068
Area code(s)815, 779
[1]

History

Flagg took its name from its location in Flagg Township.[3] The Flagg post office was discontinued in 1917.[4]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Flagg
  2. "Location of Flagg, Illinois". MapQuest. Retrieved 16 June 2010.
  3. Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 71.
  4. "Ogle County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 17 March 2015.



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