Shirland, Illinois facts for kids
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Shirland
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 Shirland
Location in Illinois
Shirland
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Winnebago |
| Township | Shirland |
| Elevation | 738 ft (225 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Postal code |
61079
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| Area code(s) | 815 |
Shirland is an unincorporated community in Shirland Township, in Winnebago County, Illinois, United States, and is located northwest of Rockford. It is part of the Rockford, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.
History
An earlier name for the area was Kepotah. The name was changed when the Shirland post office was established August 15, 1857.
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