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Amenia, Illinois
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 Amenia, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Amenia, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Piatt |
| Elevation | 689 ft (210 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 217 |
| GNIS feature ID | 422406 |
Amenia is a small place located in Piatt County, in the state of Illinois, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community.
This means Amenia is a group of homes and buildings that does not have its own official local government. Instead, it is managed as part of the larger Piatt County.
Where did the name Amenia come from?
The name Amenia has an interesting story! An early settler who moved to this area was originally from a town called Amenia, New York.
To honor their former home, they decided to name this new community "Amenia." It's a way to remember where they came from.
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