Elwin, Illinois
Elwin is an unincorporated community in South Wheatland Township, Macon County, Illinois. The community is located on U.S. Route 51 in the central portion of the county.
Elwin, Illinois | |
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| Coordinates: 39°51′6″N 88°56′39″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Macon |
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Population (2009) | |
| • Total | 163 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 407975[1] |
The name "Elwin" is an amalgamation of the surnames of founders Elwood and Martin.[2][3]
Geography
Elwin is located at 39°51′6″N 88°56′39″W (39.851636, -88.944228).[1] Centrally located within its township, it was once known as S. Wheatland.
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Elwin, Illinois
- Gannett, Henry (1905). The Origin of Certain Place Names in the United States. Govt. Print. Off. pp. 118.
- Illinois Central Magazine. Illinois Central Railroad Company. 1922. p. 44.
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