Nachusa, Illinois
Nachusa is an unincorporated community in Lee County, Illinois, United States, located 5 miles (8.0 km) east of Dixon. Nachusa has a post office with ZIP code 61057. Nachusa is located on the old C&NW main line between Chicago and Omaha.
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 137 | — | |
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Nachusa first appeared as a census designated place in the 2020 U.S. Census.
History
A post office called Nachusa has been in operation since 1855. The name Nachusa is said to be derived from Sac or Fox Indian.
See also
- Nachusa Grasslands, a tallgrass prairie conservancy located nearby.
References
- ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ ZIP Code Lookup
- ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- ^ "2020 Geography Changes". United States Census Bureau.
- ^ "Lee County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 1, 2015.
- ^ Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 105.
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