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Cornland, Illinois
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 Cornland, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Cornland, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Logan |
| Township | Elkhart |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2) |
| • Land | 0.10 sq mi (0.25 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 604 ft (184 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 89 |
| • Density | 936.84/sq mi (362.41/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Postal code |
62519
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| FIPS code | 17-16431 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2628547 |
Cornland is a small community in Logan County, Illinois, in the United States. It is called a census-designated place because the government counts its population separately. In 2010, about 93 people lived there. By 2020, the population was 89.
History of Cornland
Cornland was officially created in 1871. This happened when a railroad line, called the Gilman, Clinton & Springfield Railroad, was built through the area. A post office opened in Cornland the very next year, in 1872.
Geography of Cornland
Cornland is located on mostly flat land. This area is part of the Sangamon River drainage system. It is also close to the lower parts of Lake Fork Creek.
Who Lives in Cornland?
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| 2020 | 89 | — | |
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The number of people living in Cornland has been counted by the U.S. Census over the years. In 2010, there were 93 residents. By 2020, the population was 89 people.
