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Doddsville, Illinois
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 Doddsville, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Doddsville, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | McDonough |
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 309 |
| GNIS feature ID | 422631 |
Doddsville is a small, unincorporated community located in McDonough County, in the state of Illinois, United States. An unincorporated community is a place that does not have its own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it is usually managed by the county. Doddsville is situated at an elevation of about 682 feet (208 meters) above sea level.
History of Doddsville
Doddsville was first planned and settled in the 1830s. A man named Samuel Dodds was responsible for setting up the community. The place was named after him. A post office was opened in Doddsville in 1839. This post office helped people send and receive mail for many years. It stayed open until 1903.
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