Eastburn, Illinois

Eastburn is an unincorporated community in Iroquois County, in the U.S. state of Illinois.[1]

History

A post office was established at Eastburn in 1891, and remained in operation until 1901.[2] Allen M. Eastburn, the first postmaster, gave the community his name.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Eastburn, Illinois
  2. "Iroquois County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
  3. Callary, Edward (29 September 2008). Place Names of Illinois. University of Illinois Press. p. 103. ISBN 978-0-252-09070-7.

Coordinates: 40°46′23″N 87°38′08″W / 40.77306°N 87.63556°W / 40.77306; -87.63556


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