Dry Hill, Illinois facts for kids

Dry Hill is a small, quiet place located in Jackson County, in the state of Illinois, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and buildings that doesn't have its own official city government. Instead, it's managed as part of the larger county area.

A Look Back: Dry Hill's History

Dry Hill has a brief but interesting past. A post office was opened in Dry Hill in 1871. This was an important place for people to send and receive mail. However, the post office only operated for a few years, closing its doors in 1877.

There are a couple of ideas about how Dry Hill got its name. Some people believe it was named because of its location. The area is relatively high up and dry, meaning it doesn't get flooded easily. Others think the name might have come from an early settler in the area named Samuel Dry.