East Lynn, Illinois
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| East Lynn | |
| Unincorporated | |
 Post office and fire department buildings | |
| Country | United States |
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| State | Illinois |
| County | Vermilion |
| Township | Butler |
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Coordinates | 40°27′59″N 87°48′00″W / 40.46639°N 87.80000°W |
| Founded | Founded |
| Date | 1872 |
| Timezone | CST (UTC-6) |
| - summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Area code | 217 |
  Location of East Lynn within Illinois
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East Lynn is an unincorporated community in Butler Township, Vermilion County, Illinois.
History
This town, founded in 1872, is said to have been named after the novel and play entitled "East Lynne". The Methodist church was actually founded before the town, in 1869. The main trade was in grain. One man, Henry Ludden, filled several early roles in the town, as the first postmaster, the first station agent, and the first to operate a store.[1]
Geography
East Lynn is located at 40°27′59″N 87°48′00″W / 40.46639°N 87.80000°W.
References
- ↑ Stapp, Katherine; W. I. Bowman (1968). History Under Our Feet: The Story of Vermilion County, Illinois. Danville, Illinois: Interstate Printers and Publishers, Inc. pp. p. 41.
External links
East Lynn welcome sign
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