Shirland, Illinois
| Shirland | |
| Unincorporated community | |
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| State | Illinois |
| County | Winnebago |
| Township | Shirland |
| Elevation | 738 ft (225 m) |
| Coordinates | 42°26′40″N 89°11′51″W / 42.44444°N 89.19750°WCoordinates: 42°26′40″N 89°11′51″W / 42.44444°N 89.19750°W |
| Timezone | CST (UTC-6) |
| - summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Postal code | 61079 |
| Area code | 815 |
  Location of Shirland within Illinois | |
| Wikimedia Commons: Shirland, Illinois | |
Shirland is an unincorporated community in Shirland Township, in Winnebago County, Illinois, United States, and is located northwest of Rockford. It is part of the Rockford, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.[1]
History
An earlier name for the area was Kepotah. The name was changed when the Shirland post office was established August 15, 1857.[2]
References
- ↑ "Shirland, Illinois". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- ↑ Adams, James N. (compiler) Illinois Place Names, p. 408, p. 506. (1969). Springfield, Ill: Illinois State Historical Society.
External links
- Shirland Community Consolidated School
- Shirland United Methodist Church
- Shirland Tri-River Tryers 4-H Club
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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