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Diona, Illinois
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 Diona, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Diona, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Coles |
| Elevation | 617 ft (188 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 217 |
| GNIS feature ID | 422628 |
Diona is a small place in Coles County, Illinois, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Diona is located about 8 miles (13 km) south of Charleston. You can find it near Illinois Route 130.
A Look Back: The History of Diona
Diona once had its own post office. It opened in 1869, which was a long time ago! The post office helped people send and receive mail. It stayed open for many years, but then it closed in 1902. No one is quite sure where the name "Diona" came from. It's a bit of a mystery!
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