Etna, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Etna
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 Etna
Location in Illinois
Etna
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Coles |
| Township | Paradise |
| Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Etna is a small place in Coles County, Illinois, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it is not officially a city or town with its own local government.
Etna is located about 656 feet (200 meters) above sea level. It is part of a larger area called the Charleston–Mattoon Micropolitan Statistical Area. This area includes a few towns and the land around them.
A Look Back in Time
Etna was once known by a slightly different name, Aetna. The community got its name from Mount Etna. This famous volcano is located on the island of Sicily in Italy.
A post office was opened in Etna in 1859. A post office is a place where people can send and receive mail. This post office served the community for many years. It finally closed its doors in 1943.
