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Dexter, Illinois
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 Dexter, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Dexter, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Effingham |
| Elevation | 597 ft (182 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 217 |
| GNIS feature ID | 422622 |
Dexter is an unincorporated community in Effingham County, in the U.S. state of Illinois.
History
The Dexter post office closed in 1926. The community's name honors Josia Lufkin Dexter, a local pioneer.
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