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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 an unincorporated community in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States. Edgington is located on Illinois Route 192, 4 miles (6.4 km) southwest of Andalusia.
Demographics
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| 2020 | 391 | — | |
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History
The Edgington post office closed in 1920. The community's name honors Daniel and John Edgington, pioneer settlers.
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