Red Oak, Illinois

Red Oak is an unincorporated community located along Richland Creek in Buckeye Township, Stephenson County, Illinois, United States.[1][2] Red Oak is in Orangeville Community School District.

Red Oak, Illinois
Unincorporated community
Red Oak, Illinois
Red Oak, Illinois
Coordinates: 42°23′32″N 89°40′18″W
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyStephenson
Elevation
791 ft (241 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)815 & 779
GNIS feature ID416454[1]

History

Stephen A. Rigney (1801947), Illinois state representative and farmer, was born near Red Oak.[3]

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References

  1. "Red Oak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. Red Oak Topo Map in Stephenson County IL
  3. 'Illinois Blue Book 1909-1910.' Biographical Sketch of Stephen Rigney, pg. 206-297



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