DeLong, Illinois
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 DeLong, Illinois
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Knox |
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Area code(s) | 309 |
| GNIS feature ID | 407021[1] |
DeLong (also called De Long or Delong) is an unincorporated community in Orange Township, Knox County, Illinois, United States. DeLong is located on County Route 5, 5.2 miles (8.4 km) east of Abingdon.[2]
History
DeLong was laid out in 1882, and named in memory of George W. DeLong (1844–1881), a United States Navy officer and explorer.[3] A post office opened at DeLong in 1883, and remained in operation until 1969.[4]
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‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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