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Freeman, Illinois
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 Freeman, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Freeman, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kane |
| Township | Rutland |
| Elevation | 899 ft (274 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 847 & 224 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1816281 |
Freeman is a small place in Kane County, Illinois. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government, unlike a city or town. It is part of the larger U.S. state of Illinois.
History of Freeman
How Freeman Got Its Name
The community of Freeman was named after a man called John Freeman. He was the first person to own the land where this community was built. This is a common way for places to get their names, honoring early settlers or landowners.
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