Preemption, Illinois

Preemption is an unincorporated community in Preemption Township, Mercer County, Illinois, United States.[2] Preemption is 4 miles (6.4 km) west of Sherrard. Preemption has a post office with ZIP code 61276.[3]

Preemption, Illinois
Entering Preemption on U.S. Route 67
Preemption, Illinois
Preemption, Illinois
Coordinates: 41°18′46″N 90°35′04″W
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyMercer
Elevation
810 ft (250 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
61276
Area code(s)309
GNIS feature ID416190[1]

Roy James Carver (1909-1981), American philanthropist and businessman, was born in Preemption.[4]

References

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. Mercer County General Highway Map (PDF) (Map). Illinois Department of Transportation. 1988. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-03-20. Retrieved 2011-05-26.
  3. ZIP Code Lookup
  4. 'Roy J. Carver 71; Iowa Businessman,' The New York Times, June 18, 1971, section B, pg. 14


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