Perks is an unincorporated community in Pulaski County, Illinois, United States. Perks is 7 miles (11 kilometers) northeast of Ullin. Perks has a post office with ZIP code 62973.[2] Perks was originally known as Stringtown.[citation needed] The community has one grocery store and gas station, Caspers Store. Local attractions include the Cache River State Natural Area. Perks has fewer than 100 people, many of whom are farmers or longtime residents of the community.
Perks, Illinois | |
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Coordinates: 37°18′35″N 89°04′51″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Illinois |
County | Pulaski |
Elevation | 341 ft (104 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
ZIP code | 62973 |
Area code(s) | 618 |
GNIS feature ID | 415554[1] |
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County seat: Mound City | ||
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