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Census-designated place in Illinois, United States
Edgington, Illinois
Census-designated place
Edgington, Illinois is located in IllinoisEdgington, IllinoisEdgington, IllinoisShow map of IllinoisEdgington, Illinois is located in the United StatesEdgington, IllinoisEdgington, IllinoisShow map of the United States
Coordinates: 41°23′13″N 90°45′50″W / 41.38694°N 90.76389°W / 41.38694; -90.76389
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyRock Island
Area
 • Total1.01 sq mi (2.62 km)
 • Land1.01 sq mi (2.62 km)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km)
Elevation781 ft (238 m)
Population
 • Total391
 • Density386.36/sq mi (149.25/km)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code309
FIPS code17-22619
GNIS feature ID426951

Edgington is an unincorporated community in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States. Edgington is located on Illinois Route 192, 4 miles (6.4 km) southwest of Andalusia. Kate Anderson is the currently mayor of the township.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
2020391—
U.S. Decennial Census

Edgington first appeared as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. Census.

History

The Edgington post office closed in 1920. The community's name honors Daniel and John Edgington, pioneer settlers.

References

  1. "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  2. "Edgington". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved February 18, 2023.
  3. "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
  4. "2020 Geography Changes". United States Census Bureau.
  5. "Rock Island County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
  6. Callary, Edward (September 29, 2008). Place Names of Illinois. University of Illinois Press. p. 104. ISBN 978-0-252-09070-7.
Municipalities and communities of Rock Island County, Illinois, United States
County seat: Rock Island
Cities
Map of Illinois highlighting Rock Island County
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Footnotes‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties


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