Harlem, Illinois

Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Harlem is an unincorporated community in Winnebago County, in the U.S. state of Illinois.[1] It was incorporated into Loves Park in the 1980s.[2] Harlem is the closest city to Rock Cut State Park.

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Harlem, Illinois
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Harlem, Illinois
Coordinates: 42°20′25″N 89°01′04″W
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyWinnebago
Elevation
755 ft (230 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP
61111
Area code(s)815 & 779
GNIS feature ID409785[1]
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History

A post office called Harlem was established in 1839, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1928.[3] The community was named after Harlem, New York.[4]

Education

Residents of Harlem are served by the Harlem School District 122. Students attend Maple Elementary School Harlem Middle School, and Harlem High School.[5]

Culture

Places of Interest

Harlem Cemetery was built on a piece of land donated by one of the first citizens of the town, Asa Taylor, who is buried there.[6]

Transportation

RMTD provides bus service on Route 20 connecting Harlem to destinations throughout the Rockford area.[7]

References

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