Durley, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Durley, Illinois
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 Durley, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Durley, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Bond |
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 618 |
| GNIS feature ID | 422644 |
Durley is a small place in Bond County, Illinois, United States. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
Durley is located in the northeast part of Bond County. It's not far from a bigger town called Greenville. You can also find Durley close to Governor Bond Lake, a popular spot in the area.
History of Durley
Durley has a short but interesting history. It was first planned out and settled in the 1880s. This means people started building homes and businesses there around that time.
Who Was Horatio Durley?
The community of Durley was named after a person called Horatio Durley. He was an important early settler, often called a "pioneer," which means he was one of the first people to explore and settle in that area.
Durley's Post Office
For a while, Durley even had its own post office! It opened in 1888. This was a big deal because it made it easier for people in Durley to send and receive mail. However, the post office didn't stay open forever. It closed its doors in 1903.
