East Lynn, Illinois facts for kids
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 East Lynn
Location in Illinois
East Lynn
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Vermilion |
| Township | Butler |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2) |
| • Land | 0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 90 |
| • Density | 339.62/sq mi (131.01/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-22021 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2806476 |
East Lynn is an unincorporated community in Butler Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA.
History
The town, founded in 1872, is said to have been named after the novel and play entitled East Lynne. The Methodist church was actually founded before the town, in 1869. The main trade was in grain. One man, Henry Ludden, filled several early roles in the town, as the first postmaster, the first station agent and the first to operate a store.
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| 2020 | 90 | — | |
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