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Nachusa, Illinois
Nachusa, Illinois is located in Illinois
Nachusa, Illinois
Nachusa, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Nachusa, Illinois is located in the United States
Nachusa, Illinois
Nachusa, Illinois
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Illinois
County Lee
Township Nachusa
Area
 • Total 0.76 sq mi (1.98 km2)
 • Land 0.76 sq mi (1.98 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
791 ft (241 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 137
 • Density 179.32/sq mi (69.25/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
61057
Area code(s) 815 & 779
GNIS feature ID 414279

Nachusa is an unincorporated community in Lee County, Illinois, United States, located 5 miles (8.0 km) east of Dixon. Nachusa has a post office with ZIP code 61057. Nachusa is located on the old C&NW main line between Chicago and Omaha.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 137
U.S. Decennial Census

History

A post office called Nachusa has been in operation since 1855. The name Nachusa is said to be derived from Sac or Fox Indian.

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