Emery, Illinois
Emery, Illinois | |
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  Emery  Emery | |
| Coordinates: 39°58′45″N 88°57′04″W / 39.97917°N 88.95111°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Macon |
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 217 |
| GNIS feature ID | 422670[1] |
Emery is an unincorporated community in Macon County, in the U.S. state of Illinois.[1]
History
A post office called Emery was established in 1879, and remained in operation until 1918.[2] The community has the name of Charles F. Emery, a pioneer settler.[3]
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Emery, Illinois
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved February 17, 2018.
- ^ Illinois Central Magazine. Illinois Central Railroad Company. 1922. p. 44.
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