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Claytonville, Illinois
Grain elevators at Claytonville
Grain elevators at Claytonville
Iroquois County's location in Illinois
Iroquois County's location in Illinois
Claytonville, Illinois is located in Iroquois County, Illinois
Claytonville, Illinois
Claytonville, Illinois
Location in Iroquois County, Illinois
Country  United States
State  Illinois
County Iroquois County
Township Fountain Creek Township
Elevation
659 ft (201 m)
Time zone Central Standard Time
ZIP code
60926
Area code(s) 815
GNIS feature ID 0406197

Claytonville is a small, unincorporated community in Iroquois County, Illinois, United States. An unincorporated community means it's a place with a shared identity but without its own local government.

Exploring Claytonville's Location

Claytonville is found in the state of Illinois. It's located about four miles east of Cissna Park. It is also about two miles west of another community called Goodwine.

Natural Features Around Claytonville

A small waterway called Whiskey Creek flows along the northern edge of Claytonville. This creek travels east until it joins Fountain Creek. Fountain Creek is located north of Goodwine.

Past Transportation Routes

In the past, a railroad line used to run through Claytonville. This line belonged to the Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad. However, this railroad line is no longer in use today.

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