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Hamletsburg, Illinois
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 Hamletsburg, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Hamletsburg, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Pope County |
| Elevation | 358 ft (109 m) |
| Time zone | Central Standard Time (North America) |
| ZIP code |
62910
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| GNIS feature ID | 409706 |
Hamletsburg, Illinois is a small place located in Pope County, Illinois, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that does not have its own local government, like a city or town would. Instead, the county government usually takes care of services for the area.
History of Hamletsburg
Hamletsburg got its name from an important early settler named Hamlet Ferguson. He arrived in the area in 1814. Mr. Ferguson was also the very first sheriff of Pope County.
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