Kishwaukee, Illinois
Kishwaukee, Illinois | |
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Unincorporated community | |
![]() ![]() Kishwaukee, Illinois ![]() ![]() Kishwaukee, Illinois | |
Coordinates: 42°09′54″N 89°09′00″W / 42.16500°N 89.15000°WCoordinates: 42°09′54″N 89°09′00″W / 42.16500°N 89.15000°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Illinois |
County | Winnebago |
Elevation | 738 ft (225 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code(s) | 815 & 779 |
GNIS feature ID | 422882[1] |
Kishwaukee is an unincorporated community in Winnebago County, in the U.S. state of Illinois.[1]
History
A post office called Kishwaukee was established in 1838, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905.[2] Kishwaukee is derived from a Native American language meaning "sycamore tree."[3]
References
- 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kishwaukee, Illinois
- ↑ "Winnebago County". Jim Forte Postal History. Missing or empty
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