Burton, Illinois

Burton is an unincorporated community in Adams County about four miles east of Quincy.

Burton
Burton
Location of Burton within Illinois
Coordinates: 39°54′17″N 091°14′57″W
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyAdams
TownshipBurton
Elevation
2,152 ft (656 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
62301 (Quincy)
Area code(s)217
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Burton was platted ca. 1836.[2] A post office called Burton was established in 1840, and remained in operation until 1922.[3]

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