New Memphis, Illinois
New Memphis is an unincorporated community in Clinton County, Illinois, United States. New Memphis is located near the junction of Illinois Route 160 and Illinois Route 177 6 miles (9.7 km) east of Mascoutah. New Memphis has a post office with ZIP code 62266.[2]
New Memphis, Illinois | |
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  New Memphis, Illinois  New Memphis, Illinois | |
| Coordinates: 38°28′45″N 89°40′42″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Clinton |
| Elevation | 423 ft (129 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 62266 |
| Area code | 618 |
| GNIS feature ID | 414445[1] |
History
In 1862 a Lutheran church was built in the community. In 1865 the layout of the community was built and people starting, also in 1865 the first store was opened in the community. In 1867 a flour mill was opened in the community attracting more people to the community.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: New Memphis, Illinois
- ZIP Code Lookup
- "New Memphis A Prosperous Village". clintonilgw. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
Municipalities and communities of Clinton County, Illinois, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Illinois highlighting Clinton County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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