Daysville, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Daysville
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Lighthouse United Methodist Church Cemetery
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 Daysville
Location in Ogle County, Illinois
Daysville
Location in Illinois
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Ogle |
| Township | Oregon-Nashua |
| Elevation | 699 ft (213 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
61061 (Oregon)
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| Area code(s) | 815 |
Daysville is a small, unincorporated community in Ogle County, Illinois, United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county. Daysville is located right next to the beautiful Rock River, just southeast of the town of Oregon.
Daysville's Past
Daysville has a long history, dating back many years.
Early Days and Post Office
From 1839 to 1900, Daysville had its own post office. This was a very important place for people to send and receive letters and packages. The community got its name from a local pioneer, a person who was one of the first to settle in the area, named Colonel Jehiel Day.
Famous People from Daysville
Even though Daysville is a small place, a famous person was born there! Thomas Wood Stevens (1880-1942) was born in Daysville. He was an American artist, meaning he created art, and a playwright, which means he wrote plays for the theater. He was also a theatre academic, someone who studied and taught about theater at a high level.
