Lotus, Illinois facts for kids
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Lotus, Illinois
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 Lotus, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Lotus, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Champaign |
| Elevation | 745 ft (227 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 217 |
| GNIS feature ID | 412671 |
Lotus is a small place in Champaign County, Illinois, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and buildings that doesn't have its own official local government, unlike a city or town.
Lotus is located near a railroad line. It is southwest of another place called Foosland.
A Little Bit of History
How Lotus Got Its Name
The area now known as Lotus used to have a railroad station and a post office. These were originally called Howard. In the year 1902, the name was changed to Lotus. This new name has been used ever since.
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