Scottland, Illinois
Appearance
Scottland | |
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Census-designated place | |
![]() Edgar County's location in Illinois | |
Coordinates: 39°48′16″N 87°36′18″W / 39.80444°N 87.60500°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Illinois |
County | Edgar County |
Township | Prairie Township |
Elevation | 630 ft (190 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code | 61924 |
Area code | 217 |
GNIS feature ID | 0418150[1] |
Scottland is an unincorporated community in Prairie Township, Edgar County, Illinois, United States.
Education
[edit]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
[edit]The population is approximately 80–100. Scottland is adjacent to U.S. 36.
References
[edit]- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Scottland, Illinois
- ^ "Scottland High School". Illinoishsglorydays.com. Retrieved August 26, 2012.