Scottland, Illinois
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| Scottland | |
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| Unincorporated town | |
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  Scottland | |
| Coordinates: 39°48′16″N 87°36′18″W / 39.80444°N 87.60500°WCoordinates: 39°48′16″N 87°36′18″W / 39.80444°N 87.60500°W | |
| Country |
 United States |
| State |
 Illinois |
| County | Edgar County |
| Township | Prairie Township |
| Elevation | 636 ft (194 m) |
| ZIP code | 61924 |
| Area code(s) | 217 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0418150[1] |
Scottland is an unincorporated town in Prairie Township, Edgar County, Illinois, USA.
Geography
Scottland is located at 39°48′16″N 087°36′18″W / 39.80444°N 87.60500°W at an elevation of 636 feet.
Education
Scottland had its own high school during the mid-20th century. In 1937, Scottland High School graduated its first four-year class. The high school remained open until 1972, when the Scottland schools merged with the schools in nearby Chrisman. The high school mascot was the "Eagles".[2]
Info
The Population is around 80-100 people. Scottland is a very small peaceful place to live. There's a church in Scottland and one about 1 mile north from Scottland. Scottland is right by U.S. Route 36 in Illinois. Scottland was also home to War Veteran Wilma Vaught.
References
- ↑ "Scottland". Geographic Names Information System, U.S. Geological Survey. Retrieved 2010-10-15.
- ↑ "Scottland High School". Illinoishsglorydays.com. Retrieved 2012-08-26.
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