Eldena, Illinois facts for kids
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Eldena, Illinois
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 Eldena, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Eldena, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lee |
| Township | South Dixon |
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
61324
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| Area code(s) | 815 & 779 |
| GNIS feature ID | 407840 |
Eldena is a small place located in Lee County, Illinois, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county. Eldena has its own special ZIP code, which is 61324.
A Look Back: How Eldena Got Its Name
Have you ever wondered how places get their names? For Eldena, the story is quite simple and personal. The community was named after a woman named Eldena Van Epp. She was the wife of one of the original owners of the land where Eldena was founded. It's a nice way to remember someone important to the area's beginnings!
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