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 one about one mile north from Scottland. Scottland is adjacent to U.S. 36. Scottland was also home to war veterans Wilma Vaught and Steven Phillips.
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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