Scottland, Illinois

Scottland
Scottland
town center & Census-designated place
	Edgar County's location in Illinois
	Scottland Scottland's location in Edgar County
	Coordinates: 39°48′16″N 87°36′18″W / 39.80444°N 87.60500°W
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".^[2]

Info

The population is approximately 80–100. Scottland is adjacent to U.S. 36.

Scottland was also home to war veteran Wilma Vaught.^{[citation needed]}

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.

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[usgs-1] "Scottland". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved October 15, 2010.

[2] "Scottland High School". Illinoishsglorydays.com. Retrieved August 26, 2012.

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