Scottland, Illinois
Scottland | |
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town center & Census-designated place | |
 Edgar County's location in Illinois | |
  Scottland Scottland's location in Edgar County | |
| Coordinates: 39°48′16″N 87°36′18″W / 39.80444°N 87.60500°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| County | Edgar County |
| Township | Prairie Township |
| Elevation | 636 ft (194 m) |
| ZIP code | 61924 |
| Area code | 217 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0418150[1] |
Scottland is an unincorporated community in Prairie Township, Edgar County, Illinois, United States.
Geography
Scottland is located at 39°48′16″N 087°36′18″W / 39.80444°N 87.60500°W at an elevation of 636 feet.
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]
Info
The population is approximately 80-100. There is a church in Scottland and another about one mile north from Scottland. Scottland is adjacent to U.S. 36. Scottland was also home to war veterans Wilma Vaught, William Gill, Steven Phillips, and Thomas Prater.
References
- ^ "Scottland". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2010-10-15.
- ^ "Scottland High School". Illinoishsglorydays.com. Retrieved 2012-08-26.
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