Chestline is an unincorporated community in Beverly and McKee Township Townships, Adams County, Illinois, United States. Chestline is southeast of Liberty.
Chestline, Illinois | |
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![]() ![]() Chestline, Illinois ![]() ![]() Chestline, Illinois | |
Coordinates: 39°50′41″N 90°57′35″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Illinois |
County | Adams |
Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code(s) | 217 |
GNIS feature ID | 422546[1] |
A post office called Chestline was established in 1882, and remained in operation until 1906.[2] According to tradition, a grove of chestnut trees near the original town site accounts for the name.[3]
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County seat: Quincy | ||
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