Walker, Illinois
Walker is an unincorporated community in Macon County, in the U.S. state of Illinois.[1]
Walker, Illinois | |
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  Walker, Illinois  Walker, Illinois | |
| Coordinates: 39°40′35″N 89°00′24″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Macon |
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 217 |
| GNIS feature ID | 423279[1] |
History
A post office called Walker was established in 1881, and remained in operation until 1940.[2] The community has the name of J. W. Walker.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Walker, Illinois
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
- Illinois Central Magazine. Illinois Central Railroad Company. 1922. p. 44.
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