Etna, Illinois

Etna (formerly Aetna) is an unincorporated community in Coles County, Illinois, United States. It lies at an elevation of 656 feet (200 m).[1]

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Etna is located in Illinois
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Location of Etna within Illinois
Etna is located in the United States
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Etna (the United States)
Coordinates: 39°23′22″N 88°25′11″W
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyColes
TownshipParadise
Elevation
656 ft (200 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)

The community is part of the CharlestonMattoon Micropolitan Statistical Area.

History

A variant name was "Aetna".[1] A post office called Etna was established in 1859, and remained in operation until 1943.[2] The community was named after Mount Etna, on Sicily.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Etna
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved February 17, 2018.
  3. Illinois Central Magazine. Illinois Central Railroad Company. 1922. p. 46.


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