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Decorra, Illinois
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 Decorra, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Decorra, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Henderson |
| Elevation | 682 ft (208 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 309 |
| GNIS feature ID | 422609 |
Decorra is an unincorporated community in Henderson County, in the U.S. state of Illinois.
History
Decorra was founded in the 1880s when the railroad was extended to that point. A post office was established at Decorra in 1888, and remained in operation until 1929.
Transportation
Amtrak’s Southwest Chief, which operates between Los Angeles and Chicago, passes through the town on BNSF tracks, but makes no stop. A station is located in Fort Madison, 23 miles (37 km) to the southwest. The California Zephyr has a stop located in Burlington, which is 14 miles (23 km) to the northwest.
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