Walnut Grove, McDonough County, Illinois

Walnut Grove is an unincorporated community in McDonough County, Illinois, United States.[1] Walnut Grove Township was first settled in 1830. The town of Walnut Grove was "laid out" in 1870.  It was originally created on a railroad line that passed through the area, however this railroad line no longer exists.[2]

Walnut Grove, Illinois
Walnut Grove is located in Illinois
Walnut Grove
Walnut Grove
Walnut Grove is located in the United States
Walnut Grove
Walnut Grove
Coordinates: 40°36′58″N 90°33′33″W / 40.61611°N 90.55917°W / 40.61611; -90.55917
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyMcDonough
Elevation
709 ft (216 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code309
GNIS feature ID423283[1]

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  1. ^ a b "Walnut Grove, McDonough County, Illinois". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ "Walnut Grove Township High School". www.illinoishsglorydays.com. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
  3. ^ 'Illinois Blue Book 1981-1982,' Biographical Sketch of Kenneth G. McMillan, pg. 162