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]
Etna | |
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  Etna Location of Etna within Illinois  Etna Etna (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 39°23′22″N 88°25′11″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Coles |
| Township | Paradise |
| Elevation | 656 ft (200 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
The community is part of the Charleston–Mattoon 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
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Etna
- "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved February 17, 2018.
- Illinois Central Magazine. Illinois Central Railroad Company. 1922. p. 46.
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| Cities |  Map of Illinois highlighting Coles County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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