Burksville, Illinois facts for kids
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Burksville, Illinois
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| Etymology: John G. Burkhardt, St. Louis merchant | |
 Burksville, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Burksville, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Monroe |
| Precinct | 12 |
| Elevation | 650 ft (200 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Postal code |
62298
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
Burksville is a small place in Monroe County, Illinois, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it is a settlement that is not part of an official city or town.
What is Burksville?
Burksville is located in a historic area known as the New Design Precinct. It was first started by a person named John P. Brown. Later, in 1857, it was named after John G. Burkhardt. He was a merchant from St. Louis who opened a store there in 1851.
Where is Burksville Located?
You can find Burksville along an old road that used to connect Kaskaskia to St. Louis. It is located off Illinois Route 3. If you are traveling south from Waterloo, you will pass by Burksville.
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