Penfield, Illinois
Penfield is an unincorporated census-designated place in Compromise Township, Champaign County, Illinois, United States. Its population was 193 at the 2010 census.[2]
Penfield | |
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  Penfield | |
| Coordinates: 40°18′12″N 087°56′48″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Champaign |
| Township | Compromise |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.257 sq mi (0.67 km2) |
| • Land | 0.257 sq mi (0.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Population (2010) | |
| • Total | 193 |
| • Density | 750/sq mi (290/km2) |
| Time zone | Central |
| ZIP code | 61862 |
| Area code(s) | 217 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0415522 |
History
Penfield was laid out in 1876 and is named after John Penfield of Rantoul, Illinois.[3] Along with nearby Gifford, it had a station on the now-defunct Illinois Central Railroad.[4]
Geography
Penfield is located at 40°18′12″N 087°56′48″W at an elevation of 712 feet (217 m).
References
- "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- "U.S. Census website". U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved March 17, 2011.
- Stewart 1918, p. 246.
- Stewart 1918, p. 521.
Bibliography
- Stewart, J.R., ed. (1918). A Standard History of Champaign County Illinois. I. Chicago and New York: The Lewis Publishing Company. LCCN 20003364.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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