Sollitt, Illinois

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Coordinates: 41°17′36″N 87°38′05″W / 41.29333, -87.63472
Sollitt
Unincorporated
Country United States
State Illinois
County Kankakee
Township Yellowhead
Elevation 712 ft (217 m)
Coordinates 41°17′36″N 87°38′05″W / 41.29333, -87.63472
Population <100 (2000)
Timezone CST (UTC-6)
 - summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
Postal code 60401
Area code 815
Location of Sollitt within Illinois
Location of Sollitt within Illinois
Location of Sollitt within Illinois
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Sollitt, Illinois is a small town located in unincorporated Kankakee County. It was founded by John Sollitt who purchased the land from the United States Government in 1853. The town is located off of Illinois Route 1 and County Line Road and is north of Grant Park and south of Beecher. Sollitt has less than 100 people within the town.

Sollitt Tap is the only business within Sollitt. The tavern, a longstanding destination for motorcycle ethusiasts, will be celebrating its 40th anniversary in the summer of 2008.

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