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Diona, Illinois
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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 an unincorporated community in Coles County, Illinois, United States. Diona is located near Illinois Route 130, 8 miles (13 km) south of Charleston.
History
A post office was established at Diona in 1869, and remained in operation until 1902. The etymology of the name Diona is uncertain.
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