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Altorf, Illinois
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 Altorf, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Altorf, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Kankakee |
| Township | Bourbonnais |
| Elevation | 600 ft (200 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area codes | 815 & 779 |
| GNIS feature ID | 403473 |
Altorf is an unincorporated community in Kankakee County, in the U.S. state of Illinois.
History
Altorf was laid out in 1858, taking its name after Altdorf, in Switzerland. A post office was established at Altorf in 1886, and remained in operation until 1887.
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