Scottland, Illinois

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Scottland
Census-designated place
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Edgar County's location in Illinois
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Scottland
Scottland's location in Edgar County
Coordinates: 39°48′16″N87°36′18″W / 39.80444°N 87.60500°W / 39.80444; -87.60500
Country United States
State Illinois
County Edgar County
Township Prairie Township
Elevation
[1]
630 ft (190 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (CST)
  Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
61924
Area code 217
GNIS feature ID0418150 [1]

Scottland is an unincorporated community in Prairie Township, Edgar County, Illinois, United States.

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Education

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]

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The population is approximately 80–100. Scottland is adjacent to U.S. 36.

References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Scottland, Illinois
  2. "Scottland High School". Illinoishsglorydays.com. Retrieved August 26, 2012.