Kishwaukee, Illinois facts for kids
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Kishwaukee, Illinois
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Country | United States |
State | Illinois |
County | Winnebago |
Elevation | 738 ft (225 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code(s) | 815 & 779 |
GNIS feature ID | 422882 |
Kishwaukee is an unincorporated community in Winnebago County, in the U.S. state of Illinois.
History
A post office called Kishwaukee was established in 1838, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1905. Kishwaukee is derived from a Native American language meaning "sycamore tree."
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