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 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.83 sq mi (2.16 km2) |
| • Land | 0.83 sq mi (2.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 119 |
| • Density | 142.86/sq mi (55.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 17-23919 |
| GNIS feature ID | 407975[2] |
The name "Elwin" is an amalgamation of the surnames of founders Elwood and Martin.[3][4]
Geography
Elwin is located at 39°51′6″N 88°56′39″W (39.851636, -88.944228).[2] Centrally located within its township, it was once known as S. Wheatland.
References
- "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
- 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.
- "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
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| Cities |  Map of Illinois highlighting Macon County | |
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