Van Orin, Illinois

La Moille, Illinois
Unincorporated community
La Moille, Illinois
La Moille, Illinois
Coordinates: 41°33′00″N 89°21′12″W / 41.55000°N 89.35333°W / 41.55000; -89.35333Coordinates: 41°33′00″N 89°21′12″W / 41.55000°N 89.35333°W / 41.55000; -89.35333
Country United States
State Illinois
County Bureau
Elevation 801 ft (244 m)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
  Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
Area code(s) 815 & 779
GNIS feature ID 420219[1]

Van Orin is an unincorporated community in Bureau County, Illinois, United States. Van Orin is located along Illinois Route 92, east of Ohio and northwest of La Moille.

The community is named after Van Orin Cresap, a predominant citizen and local farmer. A post office was established in 1872.[2]

Van Orin Elementary School is located in the community. The school serves the La Moille Community Unit School District No. 303.

References

  1. "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. Callary, Edward (2009). Place Names of Illinois. University of Illinois.


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