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Reardon is located in Illinois
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Location in Illinois
Reardon is located in the United States
Reardon
Reardon
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Illinois
County Jersey
Township Richwood
Elevation
420 ft (130 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 618

Reardon is a small, quiet place in Jersey County, Illinois, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

Discover Reardon's Location

Reardon is found in the state of Illinois. It's located in Jersey County. This area is in the central part of the United States.

Where is Reardon on the Map?

You can find Reardon at these coordinates: 39°06′57″N 90°34′30″W. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map. The elevation of Reardon is about 420 feet above sea level.

Reardon's Connection to Railroad History

Reardon played a part in the history of trains. It was once the end point for a special train line. This line belonged to the Alton Railroad.

The Alton Railroad's Journey

The train line that ended in Reardon started in a town called Carrollton. Reardon was the "terminus," which means it was the final stop on that particular branch of the railroad. This connection was important for moving goods and people in the past.

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