Dykersburg, Illinois facts for kids
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Dykersburg, Illinois
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 Dykersburg, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Dykersburg, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Williamson |
| Elevation | 548 ft (167 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
62987
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| GNIS feature ID | 407554 |
Dykersburg is a small place in eastern Williamson County, Illinois, USA. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Crab Orchard Precinct.
Discovering Dykersburg
A Place with Two Names
Dykersburg has an interesting history with its name! It was also known as Absher for a while. This name came from William A. Absher, who was the very first postmaster there.
The post office in Dykersburg opened on July 27, 1892, under the name Absher. Then, on September 10, 1898, its name changed to Dykersburg. But just a few months later, on April 17, 1899, it changed back to Absher! The post office finally closed down on April 14, 1908. Today, people living in Dykersburg get their mail from the post office in nearby Stonefort.
Life in Dykersburg Today
Even though Dykersburg is a small community, it has important services for its residents. Children in the area attend schools that are part of the Crab Orchard Community Unit School District #3. The community also has access to books and learning resources through the Crab Orchard Public Library District. For safety, the Williamson County Fire Protection District helps keep everyone safe from fires and other emergencies.
