Walnut Grove, McDonough County, Illinois
Walnut Grove is an unincorporated community in McDonough County, Illinois, United States. Walnut Grove Township was first settled in 1830. The town of Walnut Grove was "laid out" in 1870. It was originally created on a railroad line that passed through the area, however this railroad line no longer exists.
Notable person
- Kenneth G. McMillan, Illinois State Senator and educator, grew up near Walnut Grove, on a farm.
Notes
- ^ "Walnut Grove, McDonough County, Illinois". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ^ "Walnut Grove Township High School". www.illinoishsglorydays.com. Retrieved November 26, 2019.
- ^ 'Illinois Blue Book 1981-1982,' Biographical Sketch of Kenneth G. McMillan, pg. 162
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