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Damon, Illinois
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 Damon, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Damon, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Brown |
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 217 |
| GNIS feature ID | 422603 |
Damon is an unincorporated community in Brown County, Illinois, United States. Damon is northwest of Mount Sterling and northeast of Mound Station.
History
A post office was established in 1894, and remained in operation until 1907. The origin of the name Damon is obscure.
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