Blair, Randolph County, Illinois
Blair is an unincorporated community in Randolph County, Illinois, United States. Blair is 5 miles (8.0 km) west-northwest of Steeleville.
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Coordinates: 38°02′41″N 89°44′31″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Illinois |
County | Randolph |
Elevation | 502 ft (153 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code | 618 |
GNIS feature ID | 404539[1] |
The town is named for Thomas Blair, the first postmaster and first justice of the peace. In 1860, a post office was established.[2]
References
- "Blair". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- Callary, Edward (2009). Place Names of Illinois. University of Illinois. ISBN 9780252090707.
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