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Cruger, Illinois

Cruger is an unincorporated community in Woodford County, in the U.S. state of Illinois.

History

Cruger was laid out in 1856. The community's name honors William H. Cruger, a railroad official. A post office was established at Cruger in 1856, and remained in operation until 1909.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cruger, Illinois
  2. ^ Callary, Edward (September 29, 2008). Place Names of Illinois. University of Illinois Press. p. 84. ISBN 978-0-252-09070-7.
  3. ^ "Woodford County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 2, 2015.