Edgington, Illinois facts for kids
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Edgington, Illinois
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 Edgington, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Edgington, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Rock Island |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2) |
| • Land | 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 781 ft (238 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 391 |
| • Density | 386.36/sq mi (149.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-22619 |
| GNIS feature ID | 426951 |
Edgington is a small, quiet community located in Rock Island County, Illinois, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that are part of the larger county, rather than having its own separate city government. You can find Edgington about 4 miles (6.4 km) southwest of a town called Andalusia, right along Illinois Route 192.
Who Lives in Edgington?
This section tells us about the number of people who call Edgington home. According to information from the 2020 United States Census, there were 391 people living in this community.
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| 2020 | 391 | — | |
A Glimpse into Edgington's Past
Edgington has a history connected to early settlers who helped build the area. The community was named to honor Daniel and John Edgington. They were important pioneers who helped establish the area a long time ago. The local post office in Edgington, which helped people send and receive mail, closed down in 1920.
