Delhi, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Delhi
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 Delhi
Location in Illinois
Delhi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jersey |
| Township | Mississippi |
| Elevation | 600 ft (200 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 618 |
| GNIS feature ID | 407106 |
Delhi is a small place, called an unincorporated community, in Jersey County, Illinois, in the United States. It's located about five miles southeast of Jerseyville. It's also about seven miles northwest of Godfrey. You can find it along US Highway 67.
A Look at Delhi's Past
Delhi was not always called Delhi. Its first name was Lurton's. The Lurton family started this community and named it after themselves.
A post office was opened in Lurton's in 1833. A few years later, in 1836, the post office and the community changed their name to Delhi.
Learning in Delhi
For many years, Delhi had its own public school. Students from kindergarten all the way to 12th grade attended schools in the Jersey Community Unit School District 100.
One of the schools was the Delhi Elementary School. However, this school closed in June 2012. This happened because the school district changed how it organized its schools.
Famous People from Delhi
- Carrie Thomas Alexander-Bahrenberg was a notable person from Delhi. She was known for running a street railway system. This was a type of public transport that used streetcars.
