Town center & Census-designated place in Illinois, United States
| Scottland | |
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| town center & Census-designated place | |
 Edgar County's location in Illinois | |
  ScottlandScottland's location in Edgar County | |
| Coordinates: 39°48′16″N 87°36′18″W / 39.80444°N 87.60500°W / 39.80444; -87.60500 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Illinois |
| County | Edgar County |
| Township | Prairie Township |
| Elevation | 636 ft (194 m) |
| ZIP code | 61924 |
| Area code | 217 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0418150 |
Scottland is an unincorporated community in Prairie Township, Edgar County, Illinois, United States.
Geography
Scottland is located at 39°48′16″N 087°36′18″W / 39.80444°N 87.60500°W / 39.80444; -87.60500 at an elevation of 636 feet.
Education
Scottland had its own high school during the mid-20th century. In 1937, Scottland High School graduated its first four-year class. The high school remained open until 1972, when the Scottland schools merged with the schools in nearby Chrisman. The high school mascot was the "Eagles".
Info
The population is approximately 80–100. Scottland is adjacent to U.S. 36.
Scottland was also home to war veteran Wilma Vaught.
References
- "Scottland". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved October 15, 2010.
- "Scottland High School". Illinoishsglorydays.com. Retrieved August 26, 2012.
| Municipalities and communities of Edgar County, Illinois, United States | ||
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| County seat: Paris | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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