Scottland, Illinois

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Scottland
—  Unincorporated town  —
Edgar County's location in Illinois
Scottland is located in Edgar County, Illinois
Scottland
Scottland's location in Edgar County
Coordinates: 39°48′16″N 87°36′18″W / 39.80444°N 87.605°W / 39.80444; -87.605Coordinates: 39°48′16″N 87°36′18″W / 39.80444°N 87.605°W / 39.80444; -87.605
Country  United States
State  Illinois
County Edgar County
Township Prairie Township
Elevation 636 ft (194 m)
ZIP code 61924
Area code(s) 217
GNIS feature ID 0418150[1]

Scottland is an unincorporated town in Prairie Township, Edgar County, Illinois, USA.

[edit] Geography

Scottland is located at 39°48′16″N 087°36′18″W / 39.80444°N 87.605°W / 39.80444; -87.605 at an elevation of 636 feet.

[edit] Education

Scottland had its own high school during the mid-20th century. In 1937, Scottland High School graduated its first four-year class. The high school remained open until 1972, when the Scottland schools merged with the schools in nearby Chrisman. The high school mascot was the "Eagles".[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ "Scottland". Geographic Names Information System, U.S. Geological Survey. http://geonames.usgs.gov/pls/gnispublic/f?p=gnispq:3:::NO::P3_FID:0418150. Retrieved 2010-10-15. 
  2. ^ <http://illinoishsglorydays.com/id320.html>
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