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East Lynn
Post office and fire department buildings
Post office and fire department buildings
East Lynn is located in Illinois
East Lynn
East Lynn
Location in Illinois
East Lynn is located in the United States
East Lynn
East Lynn
Location in the United States
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
 (2020)
 • 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

East Lynn Illinois
East Lynn welcome sign

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.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 90
U.S. Decennial Census
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