Fishhook, Illinois
Fishhook is an unincorporated community in Pike County, Illinois, United States.[1]
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| Coordinates: 39°48′20″N 90°53′07″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Pike |
| Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 62314 |
| Area code | 217 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0408403[1] |
Notable residents
Fishhook is where Robert Earl Hughes, once billed the world's largest man by the Guinness Book of World Records, grew up.[2] The town has a small monument to him in its business district.
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fishhook, Illinois
- Kurson, Robert (June 3, 2021). "Heavy". Chicago Magazine. Retrieved October 12, 2023.
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