Walnut Grove, McDonough County, Illinois
Walnut Grove is an unincorporated community in McDonough County, Illinois, United States.[1] Walnut Grove Township was first settled in 1830. The town of Walnut Grove was "laid out" in 1870. It was originally created on a railroad line that passed through the area, however this railroad line no longer exists.[2]
Walnut Grove, Illinois | |
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Unincorporated community | |
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Coordinates: 40°36′58″N 90°33′33″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Illinois |
County | McDonough |
Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code(s) | 309 |
GNIS feature ID | 423283[1] |
Notable person
- Kenneth G. McMillan, Illinois State Senator and educator, grew up near Walnut Grove, on a farm.[3]
Notes
- "Walnut Grove, McDonough County, Illinois". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- "Walnut Grove Township High School". www.illinoishsglorydays.com. Retrieved 2019-11-26.
- 'Illinois Blue Book 1981-1982,' Biographical Sketch of Kenneth G. McMillan, pg. 162
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