Glenn, Illinois

Glenn, Illinois
Unincorporated community
Glenn, Illinois
Glenn, Illinois
Coordinates: 37°48′13″N 89°34′50″W / 37.80361°N 89.58056°W / 37.80361; -89.58056Coordinates: 37°48′13″N 89°34′50″W / 37.80361°N 89.58056°W / 37.80361; -89.58056
Country United States
State Illinois
County Jackson
Elevation 384 ft (117 m)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
 • Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
Area code(s) 618
GNIS feature ID 422742[1]

Glenn is an unincorporated community in Kinkaid Township, Jackson County, Illinois, United States. Glenn is located on Illinois Route 3, 7 miles (11 km) east-southeast of Rockwood.[2] Glenn was named after either its first postmaster, Walter J. Glenn, or early settler Robin Glenn.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Glenn". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. ↑ Jackson County General Highway Map (PDF) (Map). Illinois Department of Transportation. 2009. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  3. ↑ Callary, Edward (2009). Place Names of Illinois. University of Illinois Press. p. 425.


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