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Douglas, Knox County, Illinois
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 Douglas, Knox County, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Douglas, Knox County, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Knox |
| Township | Salem |
| Elevation | 643 ft (196 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 309 |
| GNIS feature ID | 407360 |
Douglas is a small place in Knox County, Illinois, in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Douglas is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) west of a town called Yates City.
History of Douglas, Illinois
Douglas has a bit of history tied to an important person. Clinton L. Ewing (1879–1953) lived here with his family. He was a well-known person in Illinois.
Who Was Clinton L. Ewing?
Clinton L. Ewing was a state legislator, which means he was a person elected to make laws for the state of Illinois. He was also a businessman and a farmer. He played a role in the local community and state politics from his home in Douglas.
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