Kishwaukee, Illinois facts for kids

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Kishwaukee is an unincorporated community in Winnebago County, in the U.S. state of Illinois.

History

A post office called Kishwaukee was established in 1838, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905. Kishwaukee is derived from a Native American language meaning "sycamore tree."

Municipalities and communities of Winnebago County, Illinois, United States
Cities
Villages
CDP
Townships
  • Burritt
  • Cherry Valley
  • Durand
  • Harlem
  • Harrison
  • Laona
  • Owen
  • Pecatonica
  • Rockford
  • Rockton
  • Roscoe
  • Seward
  • Shirland
  • Winnebago
Unincorporated
communities
Footnotes

‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

Coordinates: 42°09′54″N 89°09′00″W / 42.165°N 89.15°W / 42.165; -89.15


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