Divide, Illinois
Divide is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, in the U.S. state of Illinois.[1]
Divide, Illinois | |
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  Divide  Divide | |
| Coordinates: 38°26′49″N 88°49′47″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jefferson |
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 618 |
| GNIS feature ID | 422629[1] |
History
A post office was established at Divide in 1879, and remained in operation until 1905.[2] The community most likely was so named on account of its location near a drainage divide.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Divide, Illinois
- "Jefferson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
- Callary, Edward (September 29, 2008). Place Names of Illinois. University of Illinois Press. p. 94. ISBN 978-0-252-09070-7.
Municipalities and communities of Jefferson County, Illinois, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Illinois highlighting Jefferson County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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