Limerick, Illinois | |
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  Limerick, Illinois  Limerick, Illinois | |
| Coordinates: 41°29′41″N89°28′01″W / 41.49472°N 89.46694°W Coordinates: 41°29′41″N89°28′01″W / 41.49472°N 89.46694°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Bureau |
| Elevation | 732 ft (223 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 815 & 779 |
| GNIS feature ID | 422914 [1] |
Limerick is an unincorporated community in Bureau County, Illinois, United States, located on Illinois Route 26, north of Princeton.
The town was laid out in 1857 by George Limerick, a pioneer settler. [2] [3] A post office called Limerick was established that same year, and remained in operation until 1892. [4] Limerick had a meeting house, store, blacksmith, physician, Methodist church, and about 15 to 20 dwellings. [2] [5]
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