Decorra, Illinois facts for kids
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Decorra, Illinois
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 Decorra, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Decorra, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Henderson |
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 309 |
| GNIS feature ID | 422609 |
Decorra is a small place in Henderson County, Illinois. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that does not have its own local government, unlike a city or town.
History of Decorra
Decorra started in the 1880s. This was when a railroad line was built through the area. The railroad helped the community grow.
A post office was opened in Decorra in 1888. It helped people send and receive mail. The post office served the community for many years. It finally closed down in 1929.
Train Travel Through Decorra
Decorra is located along important train tracks. These tracks are used by Amtrak trains. Amtrak is a passenger train service in the United States.
The Southwest Chief train passes through Decorra. This train travels between Los Angeles and Chicago. However, it does not stop in Decorra.
If you want to catch a train, you would need to go to a nearby city. A train station is in Fort Madison, which is about 23 miles (37 km) (37 km) southwest of Decorra. Another train, the California Zephyr, has a stop in Burlington. Burlington is about 14 miles (23 km) (23 km) northwest of Decorra.
