Holcomb, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Holcomb, Illinois
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 Holcomb, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Holcomb, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Ogle |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) |
| • Land | 0.09 sq mi (0.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 840 ft (260 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 149 |
| • Density | 1,674.16/sq mi (648.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
61043
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| Area code(s) | 815 & 779 |
| GNIS feature ID | 410374 |
Holcomb is a small, quiet place in Ogle County, Illinois, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community because it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county. Holcomb is about 3 miles (5 km) south of a place called Davis Junction.
This community has its own post office with the ZIP code 61043. Holcomb was started a long time ago, in 1876. It was named after a man named William H. Holcomb, who was important for the Chicago and Iowa Railroad back then. He also helped manage transportation for a huge event called the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893.
Who Lives in Holcomb?
Demographics is a fancy word for learning about the people who live in a place. It tells us things like how many people there are.
Population Count
According to the 2020 Census, 149 people lived in Holcomb.
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| 2020 | 149 | — | |
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Holcomb Through Pictures
Here are some photos that show what Holcomb looks like and some of its interesting places.
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The railroad sign for Holcomb. This is what you see when looking North.
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The Holcomb Post Office, where you can send and receive mail.
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The Holcomb State Bank building.
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The Hueber Grain Elevators. These tall buildings store grain and can be seen from many parts of the village.
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The Original Holcomb Hotel & General Store. This old building is now a home.
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The Meridian Sun #505 Masonic Lodge.
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A former church building.
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The building that used to be the Holcomb Carrie Sheaff School District 152.
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The Holcomb Centennial Bell, put up in 1976 to celebrate 100 years.
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The plaque on the Centennial Bell, explaining its history.
