Oneco, Illinois
Oneco is an unincorporated community in Stephenson County, Illinois, and is located along IL Rt. 26, north of Freeport.
Oneco | |
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Unincorporated community | |
  Oneco Location of Oneco within Illinois | |
| Coordinates: 42°29′15″N 89°39′51″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Stephenson |
| Township | Oneco |
| Elevation | 843 ft (257 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Postal code | 61060 |
| Area code(s) | 815 |
Geography
Oneco is north of Freeport off Illinois Route 26 approximately 1-1/4 miles south of the Wisconsin-Illinois border, and is also one mile north of Orangeville. Oneco is in the Orangeville Community Unit School district.
History
This small town was settled in its present place because it was at the bottom of a basin, which helped protect them from the harsh winter winds. Native Americans came and helped settle the village, in an attempt to make peace with the settlers and have shelter for the winter as well.
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References
- "USGS detail on Newtown". Retrieved 2007-10-21.
External links
Municipalities and communities of Stephenson County, Illinois, United States | ||
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| City |  Map of Illinois highlighting Stephenson County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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