Chestline, Illinois
Chestline, Illinois | |
---|---|
Coordinates: 39°50′41″N 90°57′35″W / 39.84472°N 90.95972°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Illinois |
County | Adams |
Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code | 217 |
GNIS feature ID | 422546[1] |
Chestline is an unincorporated community in Beverly and McKee Township Townships, Adams County, Illinois, United States. Chestline is southeast of Liberty.
A post office called Chestline was established in 1882, and remained in operation until 1906.[2] According to tradition, a grove of chestnut trees near the original town site accounts for the name.[3]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Chestline, Illinois
- ^ "Adams County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 26, 2017.
- ^ Callary, Edward (October 1, 2010). Place Names of Illinois. University of Illinois Press. p. 68. ISBN 978-0-252-09070-7.