Scottland, Illinois

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

Scottland
town center & Census-designated place
Edgar County's location in Illinois
Scottland
Scottland's location in Edgar County
Coordinates: 39°48′16″N 87°36′18″W
Country United States
State Illinois
CountyEdgar County
TownshipPrairie Township
Elevation
636 ft (194 m)
ZIP code
61924
Area code(s)217
GNIS feature ID0418150[1]

Geography

Scottland is located at 39°48′16″N 087°36′18″W at an elevation of 636 feet.

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]

Info

The population is approximately 80-100. There is a church in Scottland and another about one mile north from Scottland. Scottland is adjacent to U.S. 36. Scottland was also home to war veterans Wilma Vaught, William Gill, Steven Phillips, and Thomas Prater.

References
  1. "Scottland". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved 2010-10-15.
  2. "Scottland High School". Illinoishsglorydays.com. Retrieved 2012-08-26.


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