Stiritz, Illinois | |
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  Stiritz, Illinois  Stiritz, Illinois | |
| Coordinates: 37°50′10″N 88°56′54″W / 37.83611°N 88.94833°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Williamson |
| Elevation | 407 ft (124 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code | 62896 |
| Area code | 618 |
| GNIS feature ID | 419149[1] |
Stiritz is an unincorporated community in Williamson County, Illinois, United States. The community is located along Stiritz Road 1.6 miles (2.6 km) northwest of Johnston City.[2] The city is named after an prominent businessman from Johnson City, Albert C. Stiritz. He leased the area in 1902, and opened a mine.[3]
References
- ↑ "Stiritz". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ↑ Williamson County General Highway Map (PDF) (Map). Illinois Department of Transportation. June 9, 2016. Retrieved February 24, 2018.
- ↑ "Stiritz History".
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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