Etna, Illinois
Etna (formerly Aetna) is an unincorporated community in Coles County, Illinois, United States. It lies at an elevation of 656 feet (200 m).[1]
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Coordinates: 39°23′22″N 88°25′11″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Illinois |
County | Coles |
Township | Paradise |
Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
The community is part of the Charleston–Mattoon Micropolitan Statistical Area.
History
A variant name was "Aetna".[1] A post office called Etna was established in 1859, and remained in operation until 1943.[2] The community was named after Mount Etna, on Sicily.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Etna
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
- Illinois Central Magazine. Illinois Central Railroad Company. 1922. p. 46.
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