Damon, Illinois | |
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  Damon, Illinois  Damon, Illinois | |
| Coordinates: 40°04′59″N90°49′48″W / 40.08306°N 90.83000°W Coordinates: 40°04′59″N90°49′48″W / 40.08306°N 90.83000°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Brown |
| Elevation | 686 ft (209 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 217 |
| GNIS feature ID | 422603 [1] |
Damon is an unincorporated community in Brown County, Illinois, United States. Damon is northwest of Mount Sterling and northeast of Mound Station.
A post office was established in 1894, and remained in operation until 1907. [2] The origin of the name Damon is obscure. [3]
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