Scottland, Illinois

Scottland is an unincorporated community in Prairie Township, Edgar County, Illinois, United States.

Scottland
town center & Census-designated place
Edgar County's location in Illinois
Scottland
Scottland's location in Edgar County
Coordinates: 39°48′16″N 87°36′18″W
Country United States
State Illinois
CountyEdgar County
TownshipPrairie Township
Elevation
636 ft (194 m)
ZIP code
61924
Area code(s)217
GNIS feature ID0418150[1]

Geography

Scottland is located at 39°48′16″N 087°36′18″W at an elevation of 636 feet.

Education

Scottland had its own high school during the mid-20th century. In 1937, Scottland High School graduated its first four-year class. The high school remained open until 1972, when the Scottland schools merged with the schools in nearby Chrisman. The high school mascot was the "Eagles".[2]

Info

The population is approximately 80-100. There is a church in Scottland and one about one mile north from Scottland. Scottland is adjacent to U.S. 36. Scottland was also home to war veterans Wilma Vaught and Steven Phillips.

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References
  1. "Scottland". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2010-10-15.
  2. "Scottland High School". Illinoishsglorydays.com. Retrieved 2012-08-26.



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