Scottland, Illinois

Scottland
Unincorporated community

Edgar County's location in Illinois
Scottland

Scottland's location in Edgar County

Coordinates: 39°48′16″N 87°36′18″W / 39.80444°N 87.60500°W / 39.80444; -87.60500Coordinates: 39°48′16″N 87°36′18″W / 39.80444°N 87.60500°W / 39.80444; -87.60500
Country  United States
State  Illinois
County Edgar County
Township Prairie Township
Elevation 636 ft (194 m)
ZIP code 61924
Area code(s) 217
GNIS feature ID 0418150[1]

Scottland is an unincorporated community in Prairie Township, Edgar County, Illinois, United States.

Geography

Scottland is located at 39°48′16″N 087°36′18″W / 39.80444°N 87.60500°W / 39.80444; -87.60500 at an elevation of 636 feet.

Education

Scottland had its own high school during the mid-20th century. In 1937, Scottland High School graduated its first four-year class. The high school remained open until 1972, when the Scottland schools merged with the schools in nearby Chrisman. The high school mascot was the "Eagles".[2]

Info

The population is approximately 80-100. There is a church in Scottland and one about one mile north from Scottland. Scottland is adjacent to U.S. 36. Scottland was also home to war veterans Wilma Vaught and Steven Phillips.

References

  1. "Scottland". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2010-10-15.
  2. "Scottland High School". Illinoishsglorydays.com. Retrieved 2012-08-26.


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