Red Oak, Illinois
Red Oak, Illinois | |
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  Red Oak, Illinois  Red Oak, Illinois | |
| Coordinates: 42°23′32″N 89°40′18″W / 42.39222°N 89.67167°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Stephenson |
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip | 61066 |
| Area code(s) | 815 & 779 |
| GNIS feature ID | 416454[1] |
Red Oak is an unincorporated community located along Richland Creek in Buckeye Township, Stephenson County, Illinois, United States.[1][2] Red Oak is in Orangeville Community School District.
History
Stephen A. Rigney (180–1947), Illinois state representative and farmer, was born near Red Oak.[3]
References
- ^ a b "Red Oak". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ Red Oak Topo Map in Stephenson County IL
- ^ 'Illinois Blue Book 1909-1910.' Biographical Sketch of Stephen Rigney, pg. 206-297
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |