Divide, Illinois
Divide is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, in the U.S. state of Illinois.
History
A post office was established at Divide in 1879, and remained in operation until 1905. The community most likely was so named on account of its location near a drainage divide.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Divide, Illinois
- ^ "Jefferson County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 4, 2015.
- ^ Callary, Edward (September 29, 2008). Place Names of Illinois. University of Illinois Press. p. 94. ISBN 978-0-252-09070-7.