Jamaica, Illinois facts for kids
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Jamaica
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 Jamaica
Location in Illinois
Jamaica
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Vermilion |
| Township | Jamaica |
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 217 |
Jamaica is a small place in Illinois, USA. It is an unincorporated community in Jamaica Township, Vermilion County. This means it's a settled area that doesn't have its own local government. Instead, it's governed by the county or township.
History of Jamaica
Jamaica grew because of the railroads in the late 1800s. The C&EI railroad helped the town become busy and successful.
How Jamaica Changed
After a while, the quarries (places where stone is dug out) in nearby Fairmount closed down. This made the town of Jamaica start to shrink. Today, it is still a small unincorporated area.
Jamaica High School
Later, several high schools in the area joined together. The new school was built near Jamaica. It replaced the older high schools from Fairmount, Indianola, and Sidell. This new school was named Jamaica High School.
Where is Jamaica Located?
Jamaica is found in the state of Illinois. Its exact location is 39°59′28″N 87°48′24″W / 39.99111°N 87.80667°W. This spot is in Vermilion County.
