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  • 21 Aug, 2019

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Burnside, Illinois

Burnside is an unincorporated community in Pilot Grove Township, Hancock County, Illinois, United States.

History

Burnside was founded in 1862, and named after Ambrose Everett Burnside, a railroad official.

Geography

Burnside is located at 40°30′14″N 91°06′01″W / 40.50389°N 91.10028°W / 40.50389; -91.10028 at an elevation of 646 feet.

References

  1. ^ "Burnside, Illinois". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ Illinois Central Magazine. Illinois Central Railroad Company. 1922. p. 45.