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Nevada, Illinois
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 Nevada, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Nevada, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Livingston |
| Township | Nevada |
| Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 815 & 779 |
| GNIS feature ID | 423015 |
Nevada is an unincorporated community in Livingston County, in the U.S. state of Illinois.
History
A post office called Nevada was established in 1870, and remained in operation until 1921. Oakdale Reformatory for Women opened in 1930, later becoming the Dwight Correctional Center. 2013 brought the closing of the facility. The community was named after the state of Nevada.
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