Etna, Illinois
| Etna | |
| Unincorporated community | |
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Coles |
| Township | Paradise |
| Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
| Coordinates | 39°23′22″N 88°25′11″W / 39.38944°N 88.41972°W |
| Timezone | CST (UTC-6) |
| - summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Postal code | XXXX |
| Area code | XXX |
   Location of Etna within Illinois | |
Etna (formerly Aetna) is an unincorporated community in Coles County, Illinois, United States. It lies at an elevation of 656 feet (200 m).[1]
The community is part of the Charleston–Mattoon Micropolitan Statistical Area.
History
A variant name was "Aetna".[1] A post office called Etna was established in 1859, and remained in operation until 1943.[2] The community was named after Mount Etna, on Sicily.[3]
References
- 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Etna
- ↑ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
- ↑ Illinois Central Magazine. Illinois Central Railroad Company. 1922. p. 46.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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