Diona, Illinois
Diona is an unincorporated community in Coles County, Illinois, United States. Diona is located near Illinois Route 130, 8 miles (13 km) south of Charleston.
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Coordinates: 39°22′36″N 88°08′21″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Illinois |
County | Coles |
Elevation | 617 ft (188 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code(s) | 217 |
GNIS feature ID | 422628[1] |
History
A post office was established at Diona in 1869, and remained in operation until 1902.[2] The etymology of the name Diona is uncertain.[3]
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
- "Coles County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
- Callary, Edward (29 September 2008). Place Names of Illinois. University of Illinois Press. p. 93. ISBN 978-0-252-09070-7.
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