Blair, Randolph County, Illinois facts for kids
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Blair, Illinois
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 Blair, Randolph County, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Blair, Randolph County, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Randolph |
| Elevation | 502 ft (153 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 618 |
| GNIS feature ID | 404539 |
Blair is a small place in Randolph County, Illinois, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a settlement that isn't officially part of a city or town government.
Blair is located about 5 miles (8.0 km) west-northwest of a town called Steeleville. It's a quiet area in the state of Illinois.
A Look Back: History of Blair
How Blair Got Its Name
Blair was named after a person named Thomas Blair. He was an important figure in the early days of the community. Thomas Blair was the very first postmaster for the area. A postmaster is the person in charge of a local post office.
He was also the first justice of the peace. A justice of the peace is a local official who handles minor legal matters and can perform marriages.
Early Services in Blair
The community of Blair got its own post office in the year 1860. This was a big step for the area, making it easier for people to send and receive mail. It helped connect Blair with other places.
