Scottland, Illinois
Scottland is an unincorporated community in Prairie Township, Edgar County, Illinois, United States.
Scottland | |
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town center & Census-designated place | |
 Edgar County's location in Illinois | |
  Scottland Scottland's location in Edgar County | |
| Coordinates: 39°48′16″N 87°36′18″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| County | Edgar County |
| Township | Prairie Township |
| Elevation | 636 ft (194 m) |
| ZIP code | 61924 |
| Area code | 217 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0418150[1] |
Geography
Scottland is located at 39°48′16″N 087°36′18″W at an elevation of 636 feet.
Education
Scottland had its own high school during the mid-20th century. In 1937, Scottland High School graduated its first four-year class. The high school remained open until 1972, when the Scottland schools merged with the schools in nearby Chrisman. The high school mascot was the "Eagles".[2]
Info
The population is approximately 80–100. Scottland is adjacent to U.S. 36.
Scottland was also home to war veteran Wilma Vaught.
References
- "Scottland". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved October 15, 2010.
- "Scottland High School". Illinoishsglorydays.com. Retrieved August 26, 2012.
Municipalities and communities of Edgar County, Illinois, United States | ||
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| Cities | Map of Illinois highlighting Edgar County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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