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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.
Harlem, Illinois | |
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  Harlem, Illinois  Harlem, Illinois | |
| Coordinates: 42°20′25″N 89°01′04″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Winnebago |
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP | 61111 |
| Area code(s) | 815 & 779 |
| GNIS feature ID | 409785[1] |
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]
Residents of Harlem are served by the Harlem School District 122. Students attend Maple Elementary School Harlem Middle School, and Harlem High School.[5]
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]
RMTD provides bus service on Route 20 connecting Harlem to destinations throughout the Rockford area.[7]
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