Walnut Grove, McDonough County, Illinois
Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
40°36′58″N 90°33′33″W / 40.61611°N 90.55917°W / 40.61611; -90.55917Walnut Grove is an unincorporated community in McDonough County, Illinois, United States.[1] Walnut Grove Township was first settled in 1830. The town of Walnut Grove was "laid out" in 1870. It was originally created on a railroad line that passed through the area, however this railroad line no longer exists.[2]
Notable person
- Kenneth G. McMillan, Illinois State Senator and educator, grew up near Walnut Grove, on a farm.[3]
Notes
- ^ a b "Walnut Grove, McDonough County, Illinois". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "Walnut Grove Township High School". www.illinoishsglorydays.com. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
- ^ 'Illinois Blue Book 1981-1982,' Biographical Sketch of Kenneth G. McMillan, pg. 162
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Municipalities and communities of McDonough County, Illinois, United States
County seat: Macomb
communities
- Colmar
- Doddsville
- Fandon
- Walnut Grove
‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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