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Nachusa, Illinois
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 Nachusa, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Nachusa, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Lee |
| Township | Nachusa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.76 sq mi (1.98 km2) |
| • Land | 0.76 sq mi (1.98 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 137 |
| • Density | 179.32/sq mi (69.25/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
61057
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| Area code(s) | 815 & 779 |
| GNIS feature ID | 414279 |
Nachusa is an unincorporated community in Lee County, Illinois, United States, located 5 miles (8.0 km) east of Dixon. Nachusa has a post office with ZIP code 61057. Nachusa is located on the old C&NW main line between Chicago and Omaha.
Demographics
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| 2020 | 137 | — | |
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History
A post office called Nachusa has been in operation since 1855. The name Nachusa is said to be derived from Sac or Fox Indian.
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