Biggs, Illinois

Biggs is an unincorporated community in Mason County, Illinois, United States.

Biggs, Illinois
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyMason County, Illinois
Elevation
495 ft (151 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
GNIS feature ID422462

The community is named for Paul G. Biggs, who owned a local grain elevator in the 1870s. A post office was established in 1875.[1]

References

  1. Callary, Edward (2009). Place Names of Illinois. University of Illinois. ISBN 9780252090707.
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