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Disco, Illinois
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Country United States
State Illinois
County Hancock
Elevation
667 ft (203 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 217
GNIS feature ID 407231

Disco is an unincorporated community in Durham and La Harpe Townships, Hancock County, Illinois, United States. Disco is 4 miles (6.4 km) northwest of La Harpe, and is on the Keokuk Junction Railway.

History

While one source says the etymology is uncertain, another source says Disco was so named because the surrounding river valley is as flat as a discus.

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