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Scottland, Illinois

Coordinates: 39°48′16″N 87°36′18″W / 39.80444°N 87.60500°W / 39.80444; -87.60500
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Scottland
town center & Census-designated place
Edgar County's location in Illinois
Edgar County's location in Illinois
Scottland is located in Edgar County, Illinois
Scottland
Scottland
Scottland's location in Edgar County
Coordinates: 39°48′16″N 87°36′18″W / 39.80444°N 87.60500°W / 39.80444; -87.60500
Country United States
State Illinois
CountyEdgar County
TownshipPrairie Township
Elevation
636 ft (194 m)
ZIP code
61924
Area code217
GNIS feature ID0418150[1]

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

Geography

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Scottland is located at 39°48′16″N 087°36′18″W / 39.80444°N 87.60500°W / 39.80444; -87.60500 at an elevation of 636 feet.

Education

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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

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

Scottland was also home to war veteran Wilma Vaught.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ "Scottland". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved October 15, 2010.
  2. ^ "Scottland High School". Illinoishsglorydays.com. Retrieved August 26, 2012.