Durham, Illinois | |
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Coordinates: 40°35′48″N 91°05′23″W / 40.59667°N 91.08972°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Illinois |
County | Hancock |
Elevation | 643 ft (196 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 ( Central (CST)) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code | 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.
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]
Durham, Illinois | |
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Coordinates: 40°35′48″N 91°05′23″W / 40.59667°N 91.08972°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Illinois |
County | Hancock |
Elevation | 643 ft (196 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 ( Central (CST)) |
• Summer ( DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code | 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.
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]