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Former settlement
White Oak Springs, Illinois Location in Illinois
Country	United States
State	Illinois
County	Brown
Elevation	682 ft (208 m)
GNIS feature ID	2040043

White Oak Springs was a place in Brown County, Illinois, United States. It is known as a former settlement. This means it was once a community where people lived, but it no longer exists as an active town or village today.

What is a Former Settlement?

A former settlement is like a ghost town. It's a place that used to have homes, businesses, and people. But over time, everyone moved away. This can happen for many reasons. Sometimes, jobs disappear, or a new road bypasses the town. When people leave, the buildings might fall apart.

Where Was White Oak Springs Located?

White Oak Springs was in Buckhorn Township. This township is part of Brown County, in the state of Illinois. It was located northeast of a place called Benville. It was also north-northwest of Morrelville. These details help us pinpoint its exact spot on a map.

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