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Burton
Burton is located in Illinois
Burton
Burton
Location in Illinois
Country United States
State Illinois
County Adams
Township Burton
Area
 • Total 0.33 sq mi (0.85 km2)
 • Land 0.33 sq mi (0.85 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
2,152 ft (656 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 103
 • Density 312.12/sq mi (120.64/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
62301 (Quincy)
Area code(s) 217
FIPS code 17-10006
GNIS feature ID 405275

Burton is an unincorporated community in Adams County about four miles east of Quincy.

Burton was platted ca. 1836. A post office called Burton was established in 1840, and remained in operation until 1922.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 103
U.S. Decennial Census
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