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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 a small place in Illinois, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's not an official town or city with its own local government. Burnside is located in Hancock County, within Pilot Grove Township.
History of Burnside
Burnside was started a long time ago, in the year 1862. It was named after a person named Ambrose Everett Burnside. He was important because he worked for the railroad.
Where is Burnside?
Burnside is located in a specific spot on the map. Its coordinates are 40°30′14″N 91°06′01″W / 40.50389°N 91.10028°W. This means it's at 40 degrees, 30 minutes, 14 seconds North latitude and 91 degrees, 6 minutes, 1 second West longitude. The land there is about 646 feet (or 197 meters) above sea level.
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