Preemption, Illinois facts for kids
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Preemption, Illinois
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Entering Preemption on U.S. Route 67
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 Preemption, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Preemption, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Mercer |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.11 sq mi (2.88 km2) |
| • Land | 1.11 sq mi (2.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 810 ft (250 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 254 |
| • Density | 228.83/sq mi (88.31/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
61276
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| GNIS feature ID | 416190 |
Preemption is an unincorporated community in Preemption Township, Mercer County, Illinois, United States. Preemption is 4 miles (6.4 km) west of Sherrard. Preemption has a post office with ZIP code 61276.
Roy James Carver (1909-1981), American philanthropist and businessman, was born in Preemption.
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| 2020 | 254 | — | |
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