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Van Orin, Illinois | |
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  Van Orin, Illinois  Van Orin, Illinois | |
| Coordinates: 41°33′00″N 89°21′12″W / 41.55000°N 89.35333°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Bureau |
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 815 & 779 |
| GNIS feature ID | 420219[1] |
Van Orin is an unincorporated community in Bureau County, Illinois, United States. Van Orin is located along Illinois Route 92, east of Ohio and northwest of La Moille.
The community is named after Van Orin Cresap, a predominant citizen and local farmer. A post office was established in 1872.[2]
Van Orin Elementary School is located in the community. The school serves the La Moille Community Unit School District No. 303.
Chartered in 1919, the First State Bank of Van Orin is also located in the community.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ Callary, Edward (2009). Place Names of Illinois. University of Illinois. ISBN 9780252090707.
- ^ "1st State Bank of Van Orin". vanorinbank.com. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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