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Burnside, Illinois
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 Burnside, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Burnside, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| County | Hancock County |
| Township | Pilot Grove Township |
| Elevation | 197 m (646 ft) |
| ZIP code |
62318
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| GNIS feature ID | 0405251 |
Burnside is an unincorporated community in Pilot Grove Township, Hancock County, Illinois, United States.
History
Burnside was founded in 1862, and named after Ambrose Everett Burnside, a railroad official.
Geography
Burnside is located at 40°30′14″N 91°06′01″W / 40.50389°N 91.10028°W at an elevation of 646 feet.
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