Dry Hill is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, in the U.S. state of Illinois.[1]
Dry Hill, Illinois | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Jackson |
| Elevation | 725 ft (221 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 618 |
| GNIS feature ID | 422637[1] |
A post office opened at Dry Hill in 1871, and remained in operation until 1877.[2] Some say the community was so named on account of its relatively high and dry elevation, while others believe the name may be derived from Samuel Dry, an early settler.[3]
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County seat: Murphysboro | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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