Dry Hill, Illinois
Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
37°49′02″N 89°33′12″W / 37.81722°N 89.55333°W / 37.81722; -89.55333Dry Hill is an unincorporated community in Jackson County, in the U.S. state of Illinois.[1]
History
A post office opened at Dry Hill in 1871, and remained in operation until 1877.[2] Some say the community was so named on account of its relatively high and dry elevation, while others believe the name may be derived from Samuel Dry, an early settler.[3]
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Municipalities and communities of Jackson County, Illinois, United States
County seat: Murphysboro
- Ava
- Carbondale‡
- Grand Tower
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‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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