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Harlem, Illinois
Harlem, Illinois is located in Illinois
Harlem, Illinois
Harlem, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Harlem, Illinois is located in the United States
Harlem, Illinois
Harlem, Illinois
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Illinois
County Winnebago
Elevation
755 ft (230 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP
61111
Area code(s) 815 & 779
GNIS feature ID 409785

Harlem is an unincorporated community in Winnebago County, in the U.S. state of Illinois. It was incorporated into Loves Park in the 1980s. Harlem is the closest city to Rock Cut State Park.

History

A post office called Harlem was established in 1839, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1928. The community was named after Harlem, New York.

Education

Residents of Harlem are served by the Harlem School District 122. Students attend Maple Elementary School Harlem Middle School, and Harlem High School.

Culture

Places of Interest

Harlem Cemetery was built on a piece of land donated by one of the first citizens of the town, Asa Taylor, who is buried there.

Transportation

RMTD provides bus service on Route 20 connecting Harlem to destinations throughout the Rockford area.

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