Durham, Illinois
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 Durham, Illinois
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Hancock |
| Elevation | 643 ft (196 m) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | 217 |
| GNIS feature ID | 422643[1] |
Durham is an unincorporated community in Hancock County, Illinois, United States. Durham is 6 miles (9.7 km) west of La Harpe.
History
Durham was laid out in 1839.[2] A large share of the early settlers being natives of Durham, Connecticut caused the name to be selected.[2] A post office was established at Durham in 1850, and remained in operation until 1905.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Durham, Illinois
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Municipalities and communities of Hancock County, Illinois, United States
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‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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