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Preemption, Illinois
Entering Preemption on U.S. Route 67
Entering Preemption on U.S. Route 67
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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
 (2020)
 • Total 254
 • Density 228.83/sq mi (88.31/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
61276
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.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 254
U.S. Decennial Census
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