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Bigneck, Illinois

Bigneck, also known as Big Neck, is an unincorporated community in Keene Township, Adams County, Illinois, United States. Bigneck is located 7.7 miles (12.4 km) west-northwest of Golden. The community is served by Illinois Route 61. There remain about two houses in the community and no businesses. Bigneck once had a post office which is now defunct. A. Otis Arnold (1878–1941), Illinois businessman and politician, was born near Bigneck, in Adams County.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bigneck, Illinois
  2. ^ Adams County General Highway Map (PDF) (Map). Illinois Department of Transportation. 2008. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 14, 2010. Retrieved November 28, 2010.
  3. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Big Neck Post Office (historical)
  4. ^ 'Illinois Blue Book 1941-1942,' Biographical Sketch of A, Otis Arnold, pg. 222-223