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Harlem is an unincorporated community in Winnebago County, in the U.S. state of Illinois.[1] It was incorporated into Loves Park in the 1980s.[2] Harlem is the closest city to Rock Cut State Park.

For the Chicago suburb formerly named Harlem, see Forest Park, Illinois.
Harlem, Illinois
Unincorporated community
Harlem, Illinois
Harlem, Illinois
Coordinates: 42°20′25″N 89°01′04″W
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyWinnebago
Elevation
755 ft (230 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP
61111
Area code(s)815 & 779
GNIS feature ID409785[1]

History


A post office called Harlem was established in 1839, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1928.[3] The community was named after Harlem, New York.[4]


Education


Residents of Harlem are served by the Harlem School District 122. Students attend Maple Elementary School Harlem Middle School, and Harlem High School.[5]


Culture



Places of Interest


Harlem Cemetery was built on a piece of land donated by the one of the first citizens of the town, Asa Taylor, who is buried there.[6]


References


  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Harlem, Illinois
  2. "The World Of Harlem: Roots of Harlem Township, Illinois". Harlem World. Rock River Times. 4 December 2013. Archived from the original on 2021-07-31. Retrieved 31 July 2021.
  3. "Winnebago County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 20 March 2015.
  4. Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 81.
  5. "Harlem School District 122 - Schools". Retrieved December 12, 2021.
  6. "The World Of Harlem: Roots of Harlem Township, Illinois". Harlem World. Rock River Times. 12 December 2021. Archived from the original on 2021-07-31. Retrieved 31 July 2021.


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