Terra Cotta, Illinois facts for kids
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Terra Cotta, Illinois
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 Terra Cotta, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Terra Cotta, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | McHenry |
| Elevation | 817 ft (249 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 815 & 779 |
| GNIS feature ID | 423236 |
Terra Cotta is an unincorporated community in McHenry County, in the U.S. state of Illinois.
History
A post office called Terra Cotta was established in 1886, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1927. The community was named after a local terracotta pottery works.
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