Normandy, Illinois facts for kids
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Normandy, Illinois
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 Normandy, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Normandy, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Bureau |
| Elevation | 653 ft (199 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 815 & 779 |
| GNIS feature ID | 414550 |
Normandy is a small, quiet place in Bureau County, Illinois, United States. It's not a city or a town, but an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings that don't have their own local government. You can find Normandy along Illinois Route 92, just west of the town of Walnut.
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History of Normandy
Normandy has a simple but interesting history. It was officially recognized as a community in the early 1900s.
How Normandy Got Its Name
The community of Normandy was named after the Norman family. They were the first owners of the land where Normandy was built. It's common for places to be named after the families who first settled there.
When the Post Office Opened
A post office was opened in Normandy in 1902. This was an important step for the community. A post office meant that people living in Normandy could send and receive mail easily. It also showed that the area was growing and had enough residents to need its own postal service.
When the Post Office Closed
The post office in Normandy stayed open for many years. It served the community for over seven decades. However, in 1978, the post office was closed down. This often happens in smaller communities as postal services change or as populations shift. Even without a post office, Normandy remains a unique part of Bureau County.
