Latona, Illinois
Latona is an unincorporated community in Jasper County, in the U.S. state of Illinois.[1]
Latona, Illinois | |
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| Coordinates: 38°58′50″N 88°18′42″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jasper |
| Elevation | 551 ft (168 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 618 |
| GNIS feature ID | 422899[1] |
History
Latona was laid out in 1869.[2] A post office was established at Latona in 1877, and remained in operation until 1920.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Latona, Illinois
- Callary, Edward (September 29, 2008). Place Names of Illinois. University of Illinois Press. p. 194. ISBN 978-0-252-09070-7.
- "Jasper County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 16, 2016.
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| Cities |  Map of Illinois highlighting Jasper County | |
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