Moccasin, Illinois facts for kids
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Moccasin, Illinois
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 Moccasin, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Moccasin, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Effingham |
| Elevation | 610 ft (190 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 217 |
| GNIS feature ID | 413693 |
Moccasin is an unincorporated community in Effingham County, in the U.S. state of Illinois.
History
A post office called Moccasin was established in 1862, and remained in operation until 1943. The community was named for the Indian moccasin.
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