Elwin is an unincorporated community in South Wheatland Township, Macon County, Illinois. The community is located on U.S. Route 51 in the central portion of the county.
Elwin, Illinois | |
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![]() ![]() Elwin, Illinois ![]() ![]() Elwin, Illinois | |
Coordinates: 39°51′6″N 88°56′39″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Illinois |
County | Macon |
Area | |
• Total | 0.83 sq mi (2.16 km2) |
• Land | 0.83 sq mi (2.16 km2) |
• Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
Population (2020) | |
• Total | 119 |
• Density | 142.86/sq mi (55.18/km2) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
FIPS code | 17-23919 |
GNIS feature ID | 407975[2] |
The name "Elwin" is an amalgamation of the surnames of founders Elwood and Martin.[3][4]
Elwin is located at 39°51′6″N 88°56′39″W (39.851636, -88.944228).[2] Centrally located within its township, it was once known as S. Wheatland.
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2020 | 119 | — | |
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County seat: Decatur | ||
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