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Dykersburg, Illinois

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Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
Dykersburg, Illinois
Unincorporated community
Dykersburg, Illinois is located in IllinoisDykersburg, IllinoisDykersburg, IllinoisShow map of IllinoisDykersburg, Illinois is located in the United StatesDykersburg, IllinoisDykersburg, IllinoisShow map of the United States
Coordinates: 37°41′32″N 88°44′23″W / 37.69222°N 88.73972°W / 37.69222; -88.73972
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyWilliamson
Elevation548 ft (167 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code62987
Area code618
GNIS feature ID407554

Dykersburg is an unincorporated community in eastern Williamson County, Illinois in what is now Crab Orchard Precinct. It was also known as Absher, though that name had fallen into disuse by the mid 20th century.

The post office was established as Absher on 27 July 1892 and named for the first postmaster, William A. Absher. The name changed to Dykersburg on 10 September 1898. On 17 April 1899, it changed back to Absher. It discontinued operations on 14 April 1908. Residents are now served by post office at Stonefort.

The community is now served by the Crab Orchard Community Unit School District #3, the Crab Orchard Public Library District and the Williamson County Fire Protection District.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dykersburg, Illinois
  2. Hubbs, Barbara Barr. "Absher History". Williamson County Illinois Historical Society. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
  3. Sneed, Glenn J. "Sneed's Absher History". Williamson County Illinois Historical Society. Retrieved June 23, 2018.
  4. James N. Adams, comp. 1989. Illinois Place Names. Springfield, Ill.: Illinois State Historical Society. 275, 346.
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